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2008 Mazda RX-8 fuel consumption
2 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.
Fuel use, combined
12.1–12.9 L/100km
lower is better
Cost to run a year
$3,405–$3,630
at 14,000km
CO₂ from the exhaust
289–308 g/km
per kilometre
Uses 42% more fuel than the typical 2008 car, which averaged 8.5 L/100km.
Every 2008 Mazda RX-8 version
| Version | Engine | Fuel use | City | Highway | Cost/year | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan Auto | 1.3L Rotary Petrol 95RON | 12.1 | – | – | $3,405 | 289 Worse than average |
| Sedan Auto | 1.3L Rotary Petrol 95RON | 12.1 | 17.6 | 8.9 | $3,405 | 289 Worse than average |
| Sedan Manual | 1.3L Rotary Petrol 95RON | 12.9 | – | – | $3,630 | 308 Worse than average |
| Sedan Manual | 1.3L Rotary Petrol 95RON | 12.9 | 18.3 | 9.8 | $3,630 | 308 Worse than average |
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Figures come from a standardised laboratory test, so every car is measured the same way. Your own fuel use will differ with traffic, load, tyre pressure and how you drive. Running costs assume 14,000km a year at recent average fuel prices.