The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI (09 - 10)
€ 32,300
€ 32,400
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.67 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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 Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBA*
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
141 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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 Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
133 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 Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.47 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.52 lb/hp
24.47 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
15 mpg
city
34 mpg
27 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
339 mi
Range
821 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
339 mi
821 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
212.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
919 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
