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MOZA vs Fanatec: which direct drive wheel base in 2026?

14 products compared (7 MOZA, 7 Fanatec, direct drive wheel bases and bundles), scores calculated from official spec sheets and prices checked on 7 October 2026. Not a hands-on test. Models are paired by torque tier.

Up to 5.5 Nm tier

6 models in this tier. Head to head, the top-rated model from each brand. Cheapest: MOZA R3, at €299. Most torque: MOZA R5 (5.5 Nm). Best score: MOZA R5, 8.5/10.

8.5/10Bundle

MOZA R5~~€479~~

8.4/10Bundle

Fanatec CSL DD Ready2Race GT3 Xbox (5 Nm)€564.95

Criterion	MOZA R5	Fanatec CSL DD Ready2Race GT3 Xbox (5 Nm)
Calculated scoreAvantage: highest	8.5/10	8.4/10
Checked priceAvantage: lowest	€399	€564.95
Peak torqueAvantage: highest	5.5 Nm	5 Nm
PlatformsAvantage: most consoles	PC	PC, Xbox
Drive type	Direct drive	Direct drive
In the box	Wheel base, Wheel, Pedals, Desk clamp	Wheel base, Wheel, Pedals, Desk clamp

Other models in this tierMOZA R3 Fanatec CSL DD Ready2Race Bundle (5 Nm)Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro (5 Nm)MOZA R3 Xbox

Detailed head-to-headsMOZA R5 vs Fanatec CSL DD Ready2Race Bundle (5 Nm) →Fanatec CSL DD Ready2Race Bundle (5 Nm) vs Fanatec CSL DD Ready2Race GT3 Xbox (5 Nm) →Fanatec CSL DD Ready2Race GT3 Xbox (5 Nm) vs Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro (5 Nm) →Fanatec CSL DD Ready2Race Bundle (5 Nm) vs Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro (5 Nm) →

8 to 9 Nm tier

3 models in this tier. Head to head, the top-rated model from each brand. Cheapest: MOZA R9 V3, at €319. Most torque: MOZA R9 V3 (9 Nm). Best score: MOZA R9 V3, 8.7/10.

8.7/10Wheel base

MOZA R9 V3~~€399~~

8.5/10Wheel base

Fanatec CSL DD QR2 (8 Nm)€429.95

Criterion	MOZA R9 V3	Fanatec CSL DD QR2 (8 Nm)
Calculated scoreAvantage: highest	8.7/10	8.5/10
Checked priceAvantage: lowest	€319	€429.95
Peak torqueAvantage: highest	9 Nm	8 Nm
PlatformsAvantage: most consoles	PC	PC, Xbox
Drive type	Direct drive	Direct drive
In the box	Wheel base	Wheel base

Other models in this tierFanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro Wheel Base (QR2)

Detailed head-to-headsMOZA R9 V3 vs Fanatec CSL DD QR2 (8 Nm) →

12 to 15 Nm tier

2 models in this tier. Head to head, the top-rated model from each brand. Cheapest: MOZA R12 V2, at €419. Most torque: Fanatec ClubSport DD (15 Nm). Best score: Fanatec ClubSport DD (15 Nm), 9.0/10.

8.8/10Wheel base

MOZA R12 V2~~€529~~

9.0/10Wheel base

Fanatec ClubSport DD (15 Nm)€599.95

Criterion	MOZA R12 V2	Fanatec ClubSport DD (15 Nm)
Calculated scoreAvantage: highest	8.8/10	9.0/10
Checked priceAvantage: lowest	€419	€599.95
Peak torqueAvantage: highest	12 Nm	15 Nm
PlatformsAvantage: most consoles	PC	PC, Xbox
Drive type	Direct drive	Direct drive
In the box	Wheel base	Wheel base

Detailed head-to-headsMOZA R12 V2 vs Fanatec ClubSport DD (15 Nm) →

16 to 21 Nm tier

3 models in this tier. Head to head, the top-rated model from each brand. Cheapest: MOZA R16 Ultra, at €549. Most torque: MOZA R21 Ultra (21 Nm). Best score: MOZA R16 Ultra, 9.1/10.

9.1/10Wheel base

MOZA R16 Ultra€549

9.0/10Wheel base

Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm)€799.95

Criterion	MOZA R16 Ultra	Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm)
Calculated scoreAvantage: highest	9.1/10	9.0/10
Checked priceAvantage: lowest	€549	€799.95
Peak torqueAvantage: highest	16 Nm	18 Nm
Platforms	PC, Xbox	PC, PS5, PS4
Drive type	Direct drive	Direct drive
In the box	Wheel base	Wheel base

Other models in this tierMOZA R21 Ultra

Detailed head-to-headsFanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) vs MOZA R21 Ultra →

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MOZA vs Fanatec: which direct drive wheel base in 2026?

MOZA R16 Ultra	Wheel base	MOZA	9.1	€549	16 Nm, Direct drive	PC, Xbox	2 years
Fanatec ClubSport DD (15 Nm)	Wheel base	Fanatec	9.0	€599.95	15 Nm, Direct drive	PC, Xbox	3 years
MOZA R21 Ultra	Wheel base	MOZA	9.0	€799	21 Nm, Direct drive	PC	2 years
Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm)	Wheel base	Fanatec	9.0	€799.95	18 Nm, Direct drive	PC, PS5, PS4	3 years
MOZA R12 V2	Wheel base	MOZA	8.8	€419	12 Nm, Direct drive	PC	2 years
MOZA R9 V3	Wheel base	MOZA	8.7	€319	9 Nm, Direct drive	PC	2 years
MOZA R5	Bundle	MOZA	8.5	€399	5.5 Nm, Direct drive	PC	2 years
Fanatec CSL DD QR2 (8 Nm)	Wheel base	Fanatec	8.5	€429.95	8 Nm, Direct drive	PC, Xbox	3 years
Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro Wheel Base (QR2)	Wheel base	Fanatec	8.5	€499.95	8 Nm, Direct drive	PC, PS5, PS4	3 years
Fanatec CSL DD Ready2Race GT3 Xbox (5 Nm)	Bundle	Fanatec	8.4	€564.95	5 Nm, Direct drive	PC, Xbox	3 years
MOZA R3	Bundle	MOZA	8.3	€299	3.9 Nm, Direct drive	PC	2 years
Fanatec CSL DD Ready2Race Bundle (5 Nm)	Bundle	Fanatec	8.3	€509.95	5 Nm, Direct drive	PC	3 years
Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro (5 Nm)	Bundle	Fanatec	8.3	€649.95	5 Nm, Direct drive	PC, PS5, PS4	3 years
MOZA R3 Xbox	Bundle	MOZA	8.2	€359	3.9 Nm, Direct drive	PC, Xbox	2 years

Our verdict by buyer profile

No outright winner: each profile follows from the data above.

Tight budget

MOZA R3

MOZA R3 is the cheapest at €299 (bundle). MOZA: MOZA R3 at €299; Fanatec: Fanatec CSL DD QR2 (8 Nm) at €429.95.

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PS5 player

Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm)

3 models are listed as PS5 compatible; the top rated is Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) (9.0/10). MOZA: no model; Fanatec: Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm).

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Xbox player

MOZA R16 Ultra

5 models are listed as Xbox compatible; the top rated is MOZA R16 Ultra (9.1/10). MOZA: MOZA R16 Ultra; Fanatec: Fanatec ClubSport DD (15 Nm).

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Upgrade path and power

MOZA R21 Ultra

MOZA R21 Ultra has the highest stated torque: 21 Nm. MOZA: from 3.9 Nm to 21 Nm (7 models); Fanatec: from 5 Nm to 18 Nm (7 models).

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Best score

MOZA R16 Ultra

MOZA R16 Ultra scores 9.1/10, each score being calculated within the product's own category. MOZA: 9.1/10; Fanatec: 9.0/10.

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Best price per Nm

MOZA R16 Ultra

Among wheel bases sold on their own, MOZA R16 Ultra works out at €34.31 per Nm of torque (€549 for 16 Nm).

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Our pick

Compare side by side

The tool is prefilled with MOZA R16 Ultra, Fanatec ClubSport DD (15 Nm) and MOZA R21 Ultra. Change the models with the menus.

Product 1Product 2Product 3

Criterion	MOZA R16 Ultra 9.1Excellent · out of 10 €549 View offer ↗MOZA EUSee the review	Fanatec ClubSport DD (15 Nm) 9.0Excellent · out of 10 €599.95 View offer ↗Fanatec EUSee the review	MOZA R21 Ultra 9.0Excellent · out of 10 €799 View offer ↗MOZA EUSee the review
Score	9.1/10	9.0/10	9.0/10
Checked price	€549	€599.95	€799
Peak torque	16 Nm	15 Nm	21 Nm
Drive type	Direct drive	Direct drive	Direct drive
Platforms	PC, Xbox	PC, Xbox	PC
Quick release	supported (MOZA QR)	QR2 (base-side Type-F)	supported (MOZA QR)
Weight	Not stated	Not stated	9 kg
Warranty	2 years	3 years	2 years

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Frequently asked questions

MOZA or Fanatec: which is cheaper?

At prices checked on 7 October 2026, the cheapest MOZA model is the MOZA R3 at €299 and the cheapest Fanatec model is the Fanatec CSL DD QR2 (8 Nm) at €429.95. MOZA lineup from €299 to €799, Fanatec lineup from €429.95 to €799.95.

Which brand is PS5 compatible?

3 Fanatec models are listed as PS5 compatible in our comparison (Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm), Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro Wheel Base (QR2), Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro (5 Nm)); no MOZA model is. For Xbox: MOZA R16 Ultra, Fanatec ClubSport DD (15 Nm), Fanatec CSL DD QR2 (8 Nm), Fanatec CSL DD Ready2Race GT3 Xbox (5 Nm), MOZA R3 Xbox.

Which model is the most powerful?

MOZA R21 Ultra (21 Nm) for MOZA and Fanatec ClubSport DD+ (18 Nm) for Fanatec, based on stated peak torque.

Which one has the best score?

MOZA R16 Ultra scores 9.1/10 for MOZA, Fanatec ClubSport DD (15 Nm) scores 9.0/10 for Fanatec. Scores are calculated from official spec sheets and price, using our published methodology.

Can you mix the two brands?

Each brand has its own quick release: MOZA: supported (MOZA QR), MOZA Quick Release, MOZA QR (quick release supported); Fanatec: QR2 (base-side Type-F), QR2 Lite (base-side Type-C), QR2 Lite (wheel side pre-installed), Fanatec QR2 Lite. To keep a consistent ecosystem, pick a wheel and base from the same brand or check the compatibility stated by the manufacturer.