The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) vs. VW CC 2.0 BlueTDI SCR (12 - 15)

€ 32,300
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) Mazda RX-8 High-Power
€ 35,800
 VW CC 2.0 BlueTDI SCR (12 - 15) VW CC 2.0 BlueTDI SCR
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI SCR.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW CC 2.0 BlueTDI SCR
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
69.7
77.6
55.8
Blueprint VW CC 2.0 BlueTDI SCR (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
106.3
174.4
Blueprint VW CC 2.0 BlueTDI SCR (12 - 15)
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 2.0 BlueTDI SCR
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
11.64 %
VW CC 2.0 BlueTDI SCR (12 - 15)

General

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW CC 2.0 BlueTDI SCR
SE
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW CC 2.0 BlueTDI SCR
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
138 hp
VW CC 2.0 BlueTDI SCR
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CC 2.0 BlueTDI SCR

Performance

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW CC 2.0 BlueTDI SCR
146 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 High-Power

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW CC 2.0 BlueTDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.52 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
VW CC 2.0 BlueTDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW CC 2.0 BlueTDI SCR
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
51 mpg
VW CC 2.0 BlueTDI SCR
15 mpg
city
43 mpg
27 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
339 mi
Range
946 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
339 mi
946 mi
VW CC 2.0 BlueTDI SCR
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).
94.6 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
212.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW CC 2.0 BlueTDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW CC 2.0 BlueTDI SCR
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
919 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data