Petrol · 2003–2013
Mazda RX-8
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Mazda RX-8. By the official figures, the 2011 uses 11.3 L/100km: 25 mpg UK, 21 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 11.3 L/100km
- 2011 official
- UK mpg
- 25 mpg
- US mpg
- 21 mpg
- On a full tank
- 540 km
- 61 L tank
What a RX-8 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $33.22 per 100 km | $3,654 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $27.28 per 100 km | $3,028 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £31.72 per 100 miles | £2,220 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $20.91 per 100 miles | $2,823 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
SE3P, 2020
Specs for the RX-8 1.3 Renesis; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Coupe
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- SE3P
- Built
- 2003-2012
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,435 mm
- Width
- 1,770 mm
- Height
- 1,340 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,310 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 1.3 L twin-rotor petrol
- Engine size
- 1,308 cc
- Cylinders
- 2
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 154 kW
- Torque
- 211 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 12 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 61 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Petrol | 12.5 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 11.9 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 11.3 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 10.8 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 10.8 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 10.8 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 10.8 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 10.6 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
Mazda RX-8 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Mazda RX-8?
The 2011 Mazda RX-8 uses 11.3 L/100km by its official figures: 25 mpg in UK gallons and 21 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Mazda RX-8 cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,654 in New Zealand, $3,028 in Australia, £2,220 in United Kingdom, $2,823 in United States.
How far does a Mazda RX-8 go on a full tank?
About 540 km (335 miles) from its 61 L tank at its official fuel use.
Cars like the RX-8
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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