The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) vs. VW CC 2.0 BlueTDI SCR DSG (12 - 15)
€ 32,300
€ 38,200
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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
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 2.0 BlueTDI SCR
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.19 %
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 dual clutch 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
132 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 2.0 BlueTDI SCR
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13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.52 lb/hp
25.43 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
47 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
47 mpg
VW CC 2.0 BlueTDI SCR
15 mpg
city
39 mpg
27 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
339 mi
Range
870 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
339 mi
870 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).
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).
102.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
212.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW CC 2.0 BlueTDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 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
944 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
