The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (08 - 09)
€ 38,200
€ 40,800
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 3.6 V6.
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
699 lb
18.57 %
General
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
SE
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 3.6 V6
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
228 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
156 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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13.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
13.44 lb/hp
12.71 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
20 mpg
23 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
15 mpg
city
16 mpg
26 mpg
highway
32 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
351 mi
Range
431 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
351 mi
431 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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).
191.4 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
217.9 kWh
191.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
481 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
