Dodge Neon (2003 – 2005) vs Mazda RX-8 (2003 – 2008): specs compared
Both offer around 230 hp at most. The Dodge Neon is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.4 s. It uses less fuel, from 7.7 L/100 km against 10.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,171 kg against 1,350 kg.
| Specification |
Dodge
Neon
2003 – 2005
|
Mazda
RX-8
2003 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2005 | 2003 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 133 – 230 hp | 194 – 231 hp |
| Torque | 178 – 339 Nm | 212 – 298 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 – 9.0 s | 6.4 – 7.2 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 238 km/h | 224 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.7 – 10.8 L/100 km | 10.6 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 – 4,463 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,709 – 1,712 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,420 – 1,435 mm | 1,341 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,667 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,171 – 1,337 kg | 1,350 – 1,373 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

