The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 29,600
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
€ 34,700
 VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11) VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘ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 14.5 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
69.7
77.6
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI 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 STD-Power (03 - 09)
106.3
174.4
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)
106.7
188.9
174.4 in
Length
188.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.19 %
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
138 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
16 mpg
city
36 mpg
29 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
357 mi
Range
805 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
805 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
111 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
111 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data