2005 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Mazda RX-8 and 2005 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 192 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda RX-8 | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | RX-8 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1257 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
