Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota 86
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mazda RX-8 and Toyota 86 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mazda RX-8 and the Toyota 86.
When we compare the Mazda RX-8's and the Toyota 86's specifications and ratings, the Mazda RX-8 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Toyota 86 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Mazda RX-8's and the Toyota 86's specifications and ratings, the Mazda RX-8 is a better car than the Toyota 86.
Pricing: A used 2011 Mazda RX-8 ranges from $2,000 to $17,738 while a used 2020 Toyota 86 is priced between $21,836 to $30,410.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mazda RX-8’s base engine makes 232 horsepower, and the Toyota 86 base engine makes 205 horsepower. The RX-8 is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 372 miles. The 86 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 370 miles.This gives the Toyota 86 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mazda RX-8 the advantage in maximum range. The RX-8 uses gasoline, and the 86 uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mazda RX-8 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$26,795
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,060
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$28,504
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$25,000 - $33,045
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,064
Price Range:
$2,000 - $17,738
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
80,842
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,334
Price Range:
$21,836 - $30,410
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$28,476
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$24,294 - $36,416
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
30
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
36,030
# Good or Great Deals:
11
Mazda RX-8 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Toyota 86 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda RX-8
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota 86
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
10
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
8.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
4.9 - 11.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.7%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
0.6 - 6.9
Mazda RX-8 Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota 86 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
12 out of / 15Ranking
12 out of / 15Ranking
12 out of / 15Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mazda RX-8 Trim Levels
Grand Touring, R3, Sport
Toyota 86 Trim Levels
Base, GT, Hakone Edition
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
232 hp @ 8500 rpm
Torque:
159 foot-lbs @ 5500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.076 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
205 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
156 foot-lbs @ 6400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.074 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Rotary
Number of Cylinders:
2
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
270 / 372 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
277 / 370 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.9 inches
Cargo Space:
7.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
89.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
35 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
6.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
76.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3065 lbs
Width:
69.7 inches
Height:
52.8 inches
Length:
175.6 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2776 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
52 inches
Length:
166.7 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/45R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Sparkling Black Mica
Red
Velocity Red
Silver
Liquid Silver Metallic
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Raven
Red
Ablaze
Silver
Not available
Blue
Neptune / Oceanic
Gray
Pavement / Steel
White
Halo
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
