The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI (08 - 10)
€ 29,600
€ 31,100
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 TDI.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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
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 TDI
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.27 %
General
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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 Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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 TDI
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 TDI
Performance
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.62 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
24.62 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
16 mpg
city
33 mpg
29 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
357 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
777 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
