Mazda RX-8 (2003 – 2008) vs Alfa Romeo Spider (2003 – 2006): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo Spider is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 231 hp. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 235 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.2 L/100 km against 10.6 L/100 km. The Mazda RX-8 is the lighter car, from 1,350 kg against 1,380 kg. At 4,430 mm, the Mazda RX-8 is 145 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Spider.
| Specification |
Mazda
RX-8
2003 – 2008
|
Alfa Romeo
Spider
2003 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Italy |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2008 | 2003 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 194 – 231 hp | 150 – 239 hp |
| Torque | 212 – 298 Nm | 181 – 289 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 – 7.2 s | 6.3 – 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 224 – 235 km/h | 210 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.6 – 11.2 L/100 km | 9.2 – 13.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 mm | 4,285 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,316 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,350 – 1,373 kg | 1,380 – 1,445 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.