The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (09 - 10)
€ 29,600
€ 32,900
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘ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 36.9 cm shorter, 8.5 cm narrower and 7.7 cm lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
1340
1770
1970
1417
1855
2090
1770 mm
Width
1855 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2090 mm
1340 mm
Height
1417 mm
2700
4430
2711
4799
4430 mm
Length
4799 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2711 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
1398 kg
Kerb Weight
1631 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg
Weight Difference:
233 kg
14.29 %
General
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
SE
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-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
1308 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
189 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 bhp
138 bhp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
220 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
220 NM
320 NM
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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7.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 kg/bhp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
7.4 kg/bhp
11.82 kg/bhp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
27 mpg
47 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
357 mi
Range
725 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
725 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).
123.4 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
422 kg
Maximum Payload
449 kg
290 L
Boot Capacity
532 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
