E-208 vs RX-5
Peugeot · Mazda
1/4 Mile winner
RX-5
Beats the E-208 by 0.30s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the RX-5 beats the E-208 comfortably, finishing 0.30 seconds ahead. Past 200 km/h, the RX-5's longer legs (top speed 190 km/h) start to tell.
Spec head-to-head
Power
136 hp
135 hp
0–100 km/h
8.1s
8s
Top speed
150 km/h
190 km/h
Engine
Electric Motor
1.6L Inline-2 (Wankel)
Fuel
Electric
Petrol
Torque
260 Nm
210 Nm
Price
$35,000
$27,500
Simulated race times
Distance
E-208
RX-5
100 m
6.869s
7.069s
1/8 mile
10.397s
10.499s
1/4 mile
16.202s
15.898s
1 km
31.267s
28.936s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: RX-5 is $27,500 vs $35,000 for the E-208 — a $7,500 gap. Top speed: RX-5 runs to 190 km/h, 40 km/h higher than E-208. Drivetrain: E-208 is electric; RX-5 runs on petrol.
FAQ
Which is faster, the E-208 or the RX-5?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the RX-5 is faster, beating the E-208 by 0.30 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the E-208 vs the RX-5?
The E-208 hits 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds, while the RX-5 does it in 8 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The E-208 produces 136 hp; the RX-5 produces 135 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The E-208 tops out at 150 km/h, and the RX-5 reaches 190 km/h.
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