Acura RSX vs. Mazda RX-8
$20,325
$26,795
Highlights
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$20,325
|
$26,795
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas Rotary
|
| MPG |
27 City / 34 Hwy
|
16 City / 23 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
155 hp
|
212 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
155 @ 6500
|
212 @ 7500
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas Rotary
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
139 @ 4000
|
159 @ 5500
|
| Displacement |
2.0L/122
|
1.3L/80
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
27 City / 34 Hwy
|
16 City / 23 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
6.8 qts
|
10.4 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/55VR16
|
P225/45R18
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16" x 6.5" in
|
18 x 8.0 in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16" x 6.5" in
|
18 x 8.0 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P205/55VR16
|
P225/45R18
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Not Available in
|
Suspension
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Double-Wishbone
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Control Link
|
Not Available
|
Steering
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
38 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Variable Pwr
|
Pwr rack & pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
15
|
16
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
37 ft
|
Measurements
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Track Width, Front |
59 in
|
59 in
|
| Height, Overall |
55 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
46 in
|
48 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
29 in
|
32 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
55 in
|
| Second Head Room |
34 in
|
37 in
|
| Length, Overall |
172 in
|
176 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
51 in
|
55 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
68 in
|
70 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
8 ft³
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
43 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
59 in
|
59 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
5 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
81 ft³
|
89 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
4
|
| Front Hip Room |
51 in
|
53 in
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Wheelbase |
101 in
|
106 in
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
16 ft³
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,734 lbs
|
3,111 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
13 gal
|
17 gal
|
Electrical
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
110
|
110
|
Brakes
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.2 x 0.35 in
|
11.9 x -TBD- in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.3 x 0.82 in
|
12.7 x -TBD- in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-wheel
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2006 Acura RSX or the 2011 Mazda RX-8?
The 2006 Acura RSX is more reliable than the 2011 Mazda RX-8 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2006 RSX versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2011 RX-8.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2006 Acura RSX or the 2011 Mazda RX-8?
The 2011 Mazda RX-8 is more fuel efficient than the 2006 Acura RSX with 19 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2006 Acura RSX or the 2011 Mazda RX-8?
The 2006 Acura RSX is cheaper than the 2011 Mazda RX-8 with a $20,325 starting MSRP versus a $26,795 starting MSRP.
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