mazda rx 8 vs nissan z
2011 Mazda RX-8 Sport Manual
2024 Nissan Z Sport Manual
631492
632583
$26,795
Starting Price (MSRP)
$42,310
Starting Price (MSRP)
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| Sub-Model RX-8 | Sub-Model Z |
| Make Mazda | Make Nissan |
| Model RX-8 | Model Z |
| Model Year 2011 Mazda RX-8 | Model Year 2024 Nissan Z |
| Year 2011 | Year 2024 |
| MSRP $26,795 | MSRP $42,310 |
| Engine 1.3L Rotary Gas | Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas |
| Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive | Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission 6-Speed Manual | Transmission 6-Speed Manual |
| Horsepower 232 hp | Horsepower 400 hp |
| Torque 159 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | Torque 350 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
| City 16 MPG | City 18 MPG |
| Highway 22 MPG | Highway 24 MPG |
| Combined 18 MPG | Combined 20 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity 16.9 gallons | Fuel Tank Capacity 16.4 gallons |
| Cruising Range City 270.4 miles | Cruising Range City 295.2 miles |
| Cruising Range Highway 371.8 miles | Cruising Range Highway 393.6 miles |
| Steering Type Pwr rack & pinion | Steering Type Rack-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter 34.8 ft | Turning Diameter 34.2 ft |
| Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels | Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels |
| Front Suspension Double Wishbone | Front Suspension Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension Multi-Link | Rear Suspension Multi-Link |
| Head-Up Display Not Available | Head-Up Display Not Available |
| Navigation System Not Available | Navigation System Not Available |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard | Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard |
| Power Liftgate Not Available | Power Liftgate Not Available |
| Power Mirror(s) Standard | Power Mirror(s) Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available | Adaptive Cruise Control Standard |
| Automatic Parking Not Available | Automatic Parking Not Available |
| Climate Control Not Available | Climate Control Standard |
| Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cruise Control Standard | Cruise Control Standard |
| Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available | Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available |
| Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available |
| Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Heated Steering Wheel Not Available | Heated Steering Wheel Not Available |
| Keyless Start Not Available | Keyless Start Standard |
| Keyless Entry Standard | Keyless Entry Standard |
| A/C Standard | A/C Standard |
| Multi-Zone A/C Not Available | Multi-Zone A/C Not Available |
| Rear A/C Not Available | Rear A/C Not Available |
| Power Driver Seat Not Available | Power Driver Seat Not Available |
| Power Passenger Seat Not Available | Power Passenger Seat Not Available |
| Remote Engine Start Not Available | Remote Engine Start Not Available |
| Remote Trunk Release Standard | Remote Trunk Release Not Available |
| Seat Memory Not Available | Seat Memory Not Available |
| Seat-Massage Not Available | Seat-Massage Not Available |
| Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available | Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available |
| Telematics Not Available | Telematics Not Available |
| Navigation from Telematics Not Available | Navigation from Telematics Not Available |
| Bucket Seats Standard | Bucket Seats Standard |
| Cloth Seats Standard | Cloth Seats Standard |
| Leather Seats Not Available | Leather Seats Not Available |
| Leather Steering Wheel Standard | Leather Steering Wheel Standard |
| Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available | Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available |
| Vinyl Seats Not Available | Vinyl Seats Not Available |
| Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available | Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available |
| Sun/Moonroof Not Available | Sun/Moonroof Not Available |
| HD Radio Not Available | HD Radio Not Available |
| Satellite Radio Not Available | Satellite Radio Standard |
| MP3 Player Standard | MP3 Player Standard |
| Auxiliary Audio Input Standard | Auxiliary Audio Input Standard |
| Bluetooth Connection Not Available | Bluetooth Connection Standard |
| Premium Sound System Not Available | Premium Sound System Not Available |
| Entertainment System Not Available | Entertainment System Not Available |
| Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available | Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available |
| Smart Device Integration Not Available | Smart Device Integration Standard |
| WiFi Hotspot Not Available | WiFi Hotspot Not Available |
| Seating Capacity 4 seater | Seating Capacity 2 seater |
| Curb Weight 3,065 lbs | Curb Weight 3,486 lbs |
| Ground Clearance 4.7 in | Ground Clearance 4.8 in |
| Wheelbase 106.3 in | Wheelbase 100.4 in |
| Front Wheel Size 18" x 8.0" | Front Wheel Size 18" x 9" |
| Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8.0" | Rear Wheel Size 18" x 9" |
| Front Tire P225/45R18 | Front Tire P245/45WR18 |
| Rear Tire P225/45R18 | Rear Tire P245/45WR18 |
| Front Width 59.1 in | Front Width 61.6 in |
| Max Width 69.7 in | Max Width 72.6 in |
| Height 52.8 in | Height 51.8 in |
| Length 175.6 in | Length 172.4 in |
| Front Seat Headroom 38.2 in | Front Seat Headroom 38.2 in |
| Front Seat Shoulder Room 54.8 in | Front Seat Shoulder Room 54.2 in |
| Front Seat Hip Room 53.3 in | Front Seat Hip Room 54.6 in |
| Front Seat Leg Room 42.7 in | Front Seat Leg Room 42.9 in |
| Rear Seat Headroom 36.8 in | Rear Seat Headroom N/A |
| Rear Seat Shoulder Room 54.9 in | Rear Seat Shoulder Room N/A |
| Rear Seat Hip Room 48.1 in | Rear Seat Hip Room N/A |
| Rear Seat Leg Room 32.2 in | Rear Seat Leg Room N/A |
| Trunk Volume 7.6 ft³ | Trunk Volume N/A |