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2011 Mazda RX-8 vs 2026 Lexus IS

📊 Key Differences
  • Fuel economy: 19 MPG vs 22 MPG combined — Lexus IS is more efficient
  • Annual fuel cost: $3650 vs $3700 — Mazda RX-8 saves $ per year
  • Fuel type: Premium Gasoline vs Premium Gasoline
Specification 2011 Mazda RX-8 2026 Lexus IS
Year20112026
ClassSubcompact CarsCompact Cars
Fuel TypePremium GasolinePremium Gasoline
DriveRear-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)Automatic (S8)
Cylinders26
Displacement (L)1.33.5
City MPG1619
Highway MPG2327
Combined MPG1922
Annual Fuel Cost$3650$3700
CO₂ (g/mile)467.7368421052632403.0
EPA Fuel Economy Score—/104/10
EPA GHG Score—/104/10
🚗 2011 Mazda RX-8

Subcompact Cars with 19 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Premium Gasoline. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

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🚗 2026 Lexus IS

Compact Cars with 22 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Premium Gasoline. Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain.

Full Lexus IS Profile →