The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11)
€ 29,600
€ 41,200
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
1398 kg
Kerb Weight
1702 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2130 kg
Weight Difference:
304 kg
17.86 %
General
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
SE
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
6
1308 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
189 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 bhp
296 bhp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
220 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
220 NM
350 NM
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Performance
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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7.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.75 kg/bhp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
7.4 kg/bhp
5.75 kg/bhp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
27 mpg
30 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
357 mi
Range
458 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
458 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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).
179.9 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
179.9 kWh
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
422 kg
Maximum Payload
428 kg
290 L
Boot Capacity
532 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
