The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 38,200
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) Mazda RX-8 High-Power
€ 35,900
 VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘ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 BMT.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
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 (09 - 10)
106.3
176
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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 BMT
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.08 %
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
*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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
139 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 BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.75 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.44 lb/hp
20.75 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
20 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
15 mpg
city
36 mpg
26 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
351 mi
Range
791 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
791 mi
VW Passat 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).
113.1 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 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
937 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data