Hyundai Elantra MD or Mazda RX-8 SE3P?

2010–2015 vs 2003–2012 · Sedan/Coupe vs Coupe

In short

Length: Elantra MD 4,550 mm, RX-8 SE3P 4,435 mm — a 12 cm difference.
Boot: Elantra MD 485 l, RX-8 SE3P 290 l.
Lowest consumption: Elantra MD 6.2 l/100 km, RX-8 SE3P 11.2 l/100 km.
Power: Elantra MD 97–127 kW, RX-8 SE3P 141–184 kW.
Standard equipment: Elantra MD 31 items (Comfort), RX-8 SE3P 31 items (Challenge).
On Autodrom: RX-8 SE3P from €7,200 (1 listing); no Elantra MD is listed right now.

Hyundai Elantra MD2010–2015 · 6 engines · Comfort, Style, Premium, BaseSpecifications →Listings →

Mazda RX-8 SE3P2003–2012 · 5 engines · Challenge, Revolution, Renesis, R3Specifications →1 listing from €7,200 →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai Elantra MD2010–2015no listings	Mazda RX-8 SE3P2003–20121 listing · from €7,200
Dimensions
Length	Length4,530 mm–4,550 mm	Length4,430 mm–4,435 mm
Width	Width1,775 mm	Width1,770 mm
Height	Height1,410 mm–1,445 mm	Height1,340 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume419 l–485 l	Trunk volume290 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,250 kg–1,340 kg	Curb weight1,310 kg–1,390 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank48 l–50 l	Fuel tank61 l–65 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2015	Production years2003–2012
Body type	Body typeSedan, Coupe	Body typeCoupe
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines5
Power	Power97–127 kW (132–173 hp)	Power141–184 kW (192–250 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.2 l/100 km · 1.6 MPI 132	Lowest consumption11.2 l/100 km · 1.3 Renesis 250 Type S
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.0 GDI Sport	Best 0–100 km/h6.2 s · 1.3 Renesis 250 Type S
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed235 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · Challenge
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · Comfort	Items in the base trim31 · Challenge
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Premium	Items in the top trim37 · Revolution
Equipment · Comfort8 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 7
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
4 Seats	4 Seats—	4 Seats✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats—	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob—	Leather Gear Knob✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety8 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€7,200

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai Elantra MD or Mazda RX-8 SE3P?

Length: Hyundai Elantra MD 4,550 mm, Mazda RX-8 SE3P 4,435 mm (a 115 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 485 vs 290 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai Elantra MD or Mazda RX-8 SE3P?

The most frugal Hyundai Elantra MD uses 6.2 l/100 km (1.6 MPI 132); the most frugal Mazda RX-8 SE3P 11.2 l/100 km (1.3 Renesis 250 Type S).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai Elantra MD or Mazda RX-8 SE3P?

The strongest Hyundai Elantra MD makes 127 kW (173 hp) (2.0 GDI Sport); the strongest Mazda RX-8 SE3P 184 kW (250 hp) (1.3 Renesis 250 Type S).

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