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 14.5 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 3.6 V6.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3752 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
670 lb
17.86 %
General
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
SE
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
296 hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
12.68 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
16 mpg
city
18 mpg
29 mpg
highway
32 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
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
