Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 City / 22 -23 HWY
Horsepower
212 -232
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Javeria C
Small car with a large payoff.
Extremely comfortable, compact but spacious inside, reliable and great on gas. This is the best vehicle I have had and will be, for the first time, putting some effort into maintaining it. For those without much knowledge, like myself, it is very simple to maintain and enjoy.
accountCircle Thomas B
Mazda rx8-a fun, fast car to drive.
Sporty appearance, great looking car. Quick get up and go allow you to move in and out of traffic seamlessly. Surprising amount of legroom in front seats. Car is not good in snow or on slippery driving surfaces, as its a rear wheel drive car. Car uses more than average amount of oil, due to the fact that it is a rotary engine.
accountCircle Maria C
Easy to operate Mazda offers a smooth ride and works reliably.
It's an okay car- reliable and easy to use. I like how smooth of a drive it is. If I buy a new car it'll just be because it's time, but no real complaints.
accountCircle Re H
Can only get used--not making it anymore.
I do not like that it is a rotary engine and they stopped making rotary engine cars, so sometimes it is hard to get repairs. Plus with a rotary engine you have to always check the oil, because it uses a lot of oil.. Also you have to drive it a lot, because it is a high performance vehicle. This model is no longer being made, so you cannot get one new only used. However, it is quite cool-looking and sporty and handles very well.

Mazda RX-8 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Sport
212 HP 19 MPG 4 Seats
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R3
232 HP 18 MPG 4 Seats
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Grand Touring
212 HP 19 MPG 4 Seats
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2011 Mazda RX-8 Owner Reviews

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accountCircle Re H on February 17, 2021
Can only get used--not making it anymore.
I do not like that it is a rotary engine and they stopped making rotary engine cars, so sometimes it is hard to get repairs. Plus with a rotary engine you have to always check the oil, because it uses a lot of oil.. Also you have to drive it a lot, because it is a high performance vehicle. This model is no longer being made, so you cannot get one new only used. However, it is quite cool-looking and sporty and handles very well.
accountCircle Maria C on April 25, 2020
Easy to operate Mazda offers a smooth ride and works reliably.
It's an okay car- reliable and easy to use. I like how smooth of a drive it is. If I buy a new car it'll just be because it's time, but no real complaints.

Ranks #5 Sports Cars by Owners

The 2011 Mazda RX-8 has an average owner rating of 4.50 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 9 other Sports Cars.

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4.8
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4.67
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4.5

Ranks #6 Sports Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Mazda RX-8 has a combined MPG of 27 which ranks it #6 of 9 other Sports Cars.

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30 MPG
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29 MPG
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23 MPG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the mazda rx8 battery group size?

Answer: The battery group size for the 2011 Mazda RX-8 iS35-AGM Group Size 35 650 CCA. What CCA stands for is cold cranking amps and it measures how much power the battery has to crank the engine, especially in more...

How fast does a mazda rx8 go?

Answer: The Mazda RX-8 top speed is 145 mph. The transmission fluid needs to be replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Along with fluid changes, terrible sounds will come from the transmission. Old transmission fluid...

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Safety & Reliability

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Overall

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Not Rated

Rollover

Side

Not Rated
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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety