Mazda RX-8 SE3P or Peugeot RCZ?

2003–2012 vs 2010–2015 · Coupe vs Coupe

In short

Length: RX-8 SE3P 4,435 mm, RCZ 4,287 mm — a 15 cm difference.
Boot: RX-8 SE3P 290 l, RCZ 384 l.
Lowest consumption: RX-8 SE3P 11.2 l/100 km, RCZ 5.3 l/100 km.
Power: RX-8 SE3P 141–184 kW, RCZ 115–199 kW.
Standard equipment: RX-8 SE3P 31 items (Challenge), RCZ 31 items (Sport).
On Autodrom: RX-8 SE3P from €7,200 (1 listing), RCZ from €3,450 (1 listing).

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

Peugeot RCZ2010–2015 · 5 engines · Sport, GT, R, AsphaltSpecifications →1 listing from €3,450 →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda RX-8 SE3P2003–20121 listing · from €7,200	Peugeot RCZ2010–20151 listing · from €3,450
Dimensions
Length	Length4,430 mm–4,435 mm	Length4,287 mm
Width	Width1,770 mm	Width1,845 mm
Height	Height1,340 mm	Height1,359 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,612 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume290 l	Trunk volume321 l–384 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,310 kg–1,390 kg	Curb weight1,280 kg–1,395 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank61 l–65 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2003–2012	Production years2010–2015
Body type	Body typeCoupe	Body typeCoupe
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines5
Power	Power141–184 kW (192–250 hp)	Power115–199 kW (156–271 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.2 l/100 km · 1.3 Renesis 250 Type S	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 2.0 HDi 163
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.2 s · 1.3 Renesis 250 Type S	Best 0–100 km/h5.9 s · 1.6 THP 270 R
Top speed	Top speed235 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsChallenge · Sport
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · Challenge	Items in the base trim31 · Sport
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Revolution	Items in the top trim35 · GT
Equipment · Comfort6 · 7
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front 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 · Interior7 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
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✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
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 & lights1 · 4
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 7
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—
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-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings1
Price from	Price from€7,200	Price from€3,450

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