The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 38,200
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) Mazda RX-8 High-Power
€ 38,800
 VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16) VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
69.7
77.6
55.8
Blueprint VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
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 (09 - 10)
106.3
176
Blueprint VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.58 %
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW 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 manual transmission

Engine

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUW*
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
181 hp
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 High-Power

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.44 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
48 mpg
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
15 mpg
city
40 mpg
26 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
351 mi
Range
888 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
888 mi
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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