The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) vs. VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 32,300
€ 35,600
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda RX-8 High-Power is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 14.6 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
52.8
69.7
77.6
55.8
73
82.3
69.7 in
Width
73 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
52.8 in
Height
55.8 in
106.3
174.4
106.7
189.1
174.4 in
Length
189.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3300 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.61 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
SE
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
148 hp
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
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13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.3 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.52 lb/hp
22.3 lb/hp
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
42 mpg
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
15 mpg
city
34 mpg
27 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
339 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
339 mi
777 mi
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
212.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
106.1 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
212.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW CC 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
919 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
