Mazda RX-8 fuel consumption
Of all Mazda RX-8 modifications produced from 2003 to 2012 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 12% higher compared to advertised consumption. Starting from 2003 Mazda RX-8 average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was significantly higher than average, at 2008 it was slightly above industry average, at 2009 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became less than industry average. For more details, see the table below.
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Mazda RX-8 | |||
| 2003 | +6% | +20% | ||
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| 2004 | +7% | +20% | ||
| 2005 | +8% | +20% | ||
| 2006 | +9% | +20% | ||
| 2007 | +11% | +20% | ||
| 2008 | +12% | +14% | ||
| 2009 | +14% | +3% | ||
| 2010 | +16% | +3% | ||
| 2011 | +19% | +3% | ||
| 2012 | +21% | +3% | ||
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Mazda RX-8.
2008 - 2012
Mazda RX-8 2008 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 18.7 MPG 12.6 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 18.0 MPG 13.1 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +3% |
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 liter petrol engine | ||
| Mazda RX-8 2008 1.3 Wankel 212 HP automatic | 18.8 MPG 12.5 l/100km |
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| Mazda RX-8 2008 1.3 Wankel 232 HP manual | 18.5 MPG 12.7 l/100km |
18.0 MPG 13.1 l/100km+3% |
2003 - 2009
Mazda RX-8 2003 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 21.2 MPG 11.1 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 17.6 MPG 13.4 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +20% |
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 liter petrol engine | ||
| Mazda RX-8 2003 1.3 Renesis 192 HP manual | 21.8 MPG 10.8 l/100km |
18.1 MPG 13.0 l/100km+20% |
| Mazda RX-8 2005 1.3 Wankel 215 HP automatic | 21.8 MPG 10.8 l/100km |
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| Mazda RX-8 2003 1.3 Renesis HP 231 HP manual | 20.6 MPG 11.4 l/100km |
17.2 MPG 13.7 l/100km+20% |
| Mazda RX-8 1.3 250 HP manual | 20.6 MPG 11.4 l/100km |
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* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.
User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.