The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 38,200
€ 41,100
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3543 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
13.49 %
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 dual clutch 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
144 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.57 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.44 lb/hp
19.57 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
47 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
47 mpg
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
15 mpg
city
40 mpg
26 mpg
highway
52 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
351 mi
Range
870 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
870 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).
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).
102.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 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
933 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
