The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 29,600
€ 38,800
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.07 %
General
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW 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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUW*
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
181 hp
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
48 mpg
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
16 mpg
city
40 mpg
29 mpg
highway
55 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
357 mi
Range
888 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
888 mi
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW CC 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
