Mazda RX-8 (2003 – 2008) vs Alfa Romeo GT (2003 – 2010): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo GT is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 231 hp. The Mazda RX-8 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.4 s against 6.7 s. The Alfa Romeo GT has the higher top speed: 243 km/h against 235 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 10.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,350 kg. At 4,488 mm, the Alfa Romeo GT is 58 mm longer than the Mazda RX-8.
| Specification |
Mazda
RX-8
2003 – 2008
|
Alfa Romeo
GT
2003 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Italy |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2008 | 2003 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 194 – 231 hp | 140 – 239 hp |
| Torque | 212 – 298 Nm | 163 – 330 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 – 7.2 s | 6.7 – 10.6 s |
| Top speed | 224 – 235 km/h | 200 – 243 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.6 – 11.2 L/100 km | 6.2 – 12.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 mm | 4,486 – 4,488 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,763 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,354 – 1,367 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,596 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,350 – 1,373 kg | 1,320 – 1,410 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.