The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 32,300
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) Mazda RX-8 High-Power
€ 33,600
 VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
69.7
77.6
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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 Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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 TDI BMT
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3448 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.61 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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 Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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 Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 High-Power

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.99 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.52 lb/hp
24.99 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
15 mpg
city
37 mpg
27 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
339 mi
Range
821 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
339 mi
821 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 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).
109.1 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
212.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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