Mazda RX-8 vs Pontiac GTO
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 Pontiac GTO
Overview
| Spec | Mazda RX-8Sport | Pontiac GTOBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Sport | Base |
| Body style | Coupe | Coupe |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2011 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mazda RX-8Sport | Pontiac GTOBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $26,795 (best) | $31,290 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mazda RX-8Sport | Pontiac GTOBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 19 MPG (best) | 16 MPG |
| City MPG | 16 MPG (best) | 14 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 23 MPG (best) | 19 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 16.9 gal | 18 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Mazda RX-8Sport | Pontiac GTOBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 212 hp | 400 hp (best) |
| Torque | 159 lb-ft | 400 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.3 L | 6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | rotary 0 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mazda RX-8Sport | Pontiac GTOBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 7.6 cu ft (best) | 7 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,111 lbs (best) | 3,725 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 109.8 in (best) |
| Length | 175.6 in | 189.8 in (best) |
| Width | 69.7 in | 72.5 in (best) |
| Height | 52.8 in | 54.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mazda RX-8Sport | Pontiac GTOBase |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Mazda RX-8 | Pontiac GTO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sport $26,795 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $31,290 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Sport $26,795 MSRP | — |
| 3 | Grand Touring $32,260 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Grand Touring $32,960 MSRP | — |
| 5 | R3 $32,290 MSRP | — |