The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI (08 - 11)
€ 32,300
€ 30,600
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 14.5 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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
188.9
174.4 in
Length
188.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.11 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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 Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.52 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
15 mpg
city
23 mpg
27 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
339 mi
Range
572 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
339 mi
572 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
212.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
919 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
