The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10)

€ 38,200
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) Mazda RX-8 High-Power
€ 37,100
 VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10) VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100

ⓘ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 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
69.7
77.6
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10)
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 Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10)
106.7
188.9
176 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
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3587 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
14.55 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (09 - 10)

General

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
SE
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFG*
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
168 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 High-Power

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
15 mpg
city
29 mpg
26 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
351 mi
Range
680 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
680 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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).
131.6 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data