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Mazda RX-8 vs Honda S2000: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Mazda RX-8

Mazda · 2003–2012

RX-8 SE3P

Price from €29,600 (2003)

Power
141–177 kW192–241 PS

Honda S2000

Honda · 1999–2009

S2000

Power
177–184 kW241–250 PS

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

  • Running costs S2000 Fuel per year: €2,940 vs €3,260 (estimated)

In plain words

At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €3,260 (Mazda RX-8), €2,940 (Honda S2000) (estimated). Honda S2000 is the older design (from 1999); Mazda RX-8 arrived in 2003. On the catalog figures, the Honda S2000 is the pick for running costs.

Full specifications

Mazda RX-8Honda S2000
General
Version 1.3 L 2 cyl Automatic (S6) · 2011 (EPA) 2.2 L 4 cyl Manual 6-spd · 2009 (EPA)
Production years 2003–2012 1999–2009
Body Coupe Roadster
Class Sports car No data
Country Japan Japan
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 141–177 kW (192–241 PS) 189–237 hp 177–184 kW (241–250 PS) 237–247 hp Better
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 1,300 cc · 2 cyl 1.3 l 2,200 cc · 4 cyl 2.2 l
Gearbox 6-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Drive Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. 12.4 l/100 km 19.0 mpg US 11.2 l/100 km 21.0 mpg US Better
Fuel cost per year €3,260/year estimated €2,940/year estimated Better
Safety
Euro NCAP No data ★★★★☆ (2002)
Price
Price from €29,600 (2003) No data

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.