2010 Mazda RX-8

2010 Mazda RX-8 Price Range: $26,435 - $31,990

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Mazda RX-8 and the average coupe/hatchback definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The average coupe/hatchback has a bigger engine than the RX-8. Bear in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque equals pickup, and the typical coupe/hatchback will have picked up and gone by the time the Mazda RX-8 finally gets moving. The average coupe/hatchback packs quite a punch compared to the Mazda RX-8 with respect to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Utility
The Mazda RX-8 and the average coupe/hatchback can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You'll definitely have to take the Mazda RX-8 for a fill-up more often than the typical coupe/hatchback because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the average coupe/hatchback offers a bit more head room than the RX-8, there frankly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the typical coupe/hatchback offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Mazda RX-8, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The average coupe/hatchback's tank is approximately the same size as the Mazda RX-8's, though the Mazda RX-8's is a little bigger. The average coupe/hatchback and the Mazda RX-8 compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the RX-8 to the dealership as the average coupe/hatchback. Regarding gas mileage, the average coupe/hatchback has the Mazda RX-8 beat. The RX-8 pales in comparison to the average coupe/hatchback as far as fuel economy. The average coupe/hatchback isn't much pricier than the RX-8 when it comes to MSRP. The Mazda RX-8 will cost you a lots_of_money in gasoline every year compared to the average coupe/hatchback.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Mazda RX-8 isn't quite as generous as the average coupe/hatchback's.