The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI (08 - 10)
€ 38,200
€ 33,300
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 TSI.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 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
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 TSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3342 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.32 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
197 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.44 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
26 mpg
highway
39 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
351 mi
Range
551 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
551 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 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).
149.7 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
