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2008 Mazda RX-8
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2008 Mazda RX-8
MSRP $37,295 - $42,145
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2008 Hyundai Tiburon
MSRP $18,995 - $29,095
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas Rotary
Gas I4 Gas V6
Displacement
1.3L/80
2.0L/121 2.7L/162
Fuel System
Electro Magnetic
MPI
Horsepower
212 hp @ 7500 rpm 232 hp @ 8500 rpm
138 hp @ 6000 rpm 172 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
159 ft-lb @ 5500 rpm
136 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm 181 ft-lb @ 3800 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed sport mode automatic transmission w/OD, paddle shifters 6-speed manual transmission w/OD, short throw shifter
5-speed manual transmission w/OD 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD, Shifttronic 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
12.8 - 12.9 L/100 km
10.2 - 12.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.6 - 9.2 L/100 km
7.1 - 8.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.6 - 12.9 L/100 km
7.1 - 12.7 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L
55.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4
4
Front Head Room
932 - 970 mm
927 - 963 mm
Front Leg Room
1,085 mm
1,095 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,392 mm
1,369 mm
Rear Head Room
927 - 935 mm
866 mm
Rear Leg Room
818 mm
759 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,394 mm
1,285 mm
Trunk Volume
289 L
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,530 mm
Length, Overall
4,425 mm
4,394 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,770 mm
1,760 mm
Height, Overall
1,341 mm
1,331 mm
Min Ground Clearance
119 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,389 - 1,404 kg
1,314 - 1,365 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/45R18
P205/55VR16 P215/45VR17
Rear Tire Size
P225/45R18
P205/55VR16 P215/45VR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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