Gas Mileage

2008 Mazda Mazda RX 8

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2008 Mazda Mazda RX 8

2008 Mazda Models

  1. B2300 2WD
  2. B3000 2WD
  3. B4000 2WD
  4. B4000 4WD
  5. CX 7 2WD
  6. CX 7 4WD
  7. CX 9 2WD
  8. CX 9 4WD
  9. Mazda 5
  10. Mazda 6
  11. Mazda RX 8
  12. MAZDA3
  13. MAZDASPEED3
  14. MX 5
  15. Tribute 4WD
  16. Tribute FWD
  17. Tribute Hybrid 2WD
  18. Tribute Hybrid 4WD
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There is more than one version of this model which have different gas mileage rates. You may select a version below to jump to that section:

Technical Brief (Automatic - 1.3L - 2 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Mazda RX 8 gets up to 23 MPG on the highway, 16 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 19 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 44% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
23 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
City
16 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
2
Valves Per Cylinder:
0
Displacement:
1.3 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Mazda RX 8 gets up to 32.00 MPG on the highway, 20.18 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 24.20 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 59% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
32.00 MPG
Combined
24.20 MPG
City
20.18 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
S6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
89 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
8 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 1.3L - 2 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Mazda RX 8 gets up to 22 MPG on the highway, 16 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 18 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 38% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
22 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
City
16 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
2
Valves Per Cylinder:
0
Displacement:
1.3 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Mazda RX 8 gets up to 30.20 MPG on the highway, 20.40 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23.89 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 48% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
30.20 MPG
Combined
23.89 MPG
City
20.40 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M6

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
89 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
8 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2008 Subcompact Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the subcompact cars class in 2008 goes to the Toyota Yaris with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 32 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 167% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Continental GTC.

Toyota Yaris
32 MPG (Manual - 1.5L - 4 Cylinder)
Mini Mini Clubman
32 MPG (Manual - 1.6L - 4 Cylinder)
Honda Civic
29 MPG (Automatic - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
BMW 328CI Convertible
21 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Audi A5 Quattro
21 MPG (Automatic - 3.2L - 6 Cylinder)
BMW 335CI
20 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Infiniti G37 Coupe
20 MPG (Automatic - 3.7L - 6 Cylinder)
BMW M6
13 MPG (Manual - 5.0L - 10 Cylinder)
BMW M6 Convertible
13 MPG (Manual - 5.0L - 10 Cylinder)
Bentley Continental GTC
12 MPG (Automatic - 6.0L - 12 Cylinder)
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