Petrol · 2003–2013

Mazda RX-8

MPG, running costs and specs for the Mazda RX-8. By the official figures, the 2011 gets 21 mpg, about $2,823 a year in the US.

MPG
21 mpg
2011 official · 11.3 L/100km
A year's gas
$2,823
at today's prices in the US
On a full tank
335 miles
61 L tank
Seats
5

What a RX-8 costs to run

At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$4.35/gal petrol$20.91 per 100 miles$2,823
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

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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2013Petrol12.5 L/100km23 mpg19 mpg—
2012Petrol11.9 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2011Petrol11.3 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2010Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2009Petrol10.8 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2008Petrol10.8 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2007Petrol10.8 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2006Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2005Petrol10.8 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2004Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2003Petrol10.6 L/100km27 mpg22 mpg—

Mazda RX-8 questions

What MPG does the Mazda RX-8 get?

The 2011 Mazda RX-8 gets 21 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (11.3 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Mazda RX-8 cost to run a year in the US?

About $2,823 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

How far does a Mazda RX-8 go on a full tank?

About 335 miles (540 km) from its 61 L tank at its official fuel use.

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