The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. VW CC 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 12)
€ 38,200
€ 34,500
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.1 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW CC 1.8 TSI.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW 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
176
106.7
189.1
176 in
Length
189.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW CC 1.8 TSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.62 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW 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 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 CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW CC 1.8 TSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 1.8 TSI
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.44 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
33 mpg
VW CC 1.8 TSI
15 mpg
city
25 mpg
26 mpg
highway
42 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
351 mi
Range
604 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
604 mi
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
217.9 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).
136.5 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW CC 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
