The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. VW CC 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 12)
€ 29,600
€ 34,500
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda RX-8 STD-Power is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 14.6 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW CC 1.8 TSI.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW CC 1.8 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
174.4
106.7
189.1
174.4 in
Length
189.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW CC 1.8 TSI
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.08 %
General
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW CC 1.8 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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW CC 1.8 TSI
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
158 hp
VW CC 1.8 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW CC 1.8 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 1.8 TSI
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16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
33 mpg
VW CC 1.8 TSI
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
29 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
357 mi
Range
604 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
604 mi
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
136.5 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW CC 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
