The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot RCZ R (14 - 15) vs. VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI (08 - 11)
€ 42,100
€ 30,600
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Peugeot RCZ R is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 20.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI.
Peugeot RCZ R
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
53.6
72.6
83
55.8
73
82.3
72.6 in
Width
73 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
53.6 in
Height
55.8 in
102.8
168.8
106.7
188.9
168.8 in
Length
188.9 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot RCZ R
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.98 %
General
Peugeot RCZ R
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
4J
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot RCZ R
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Peugeot RCZ R
266 hp
158 hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
243 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Peugeot RCZ R
243 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Performance
Peugeot RCZ R
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot RCZ R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
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11.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
Peugeot RCZ R
11.23 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot RCZ R
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Peugeot RCZ R
37 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
542 mi
Range
572 mi
Peugeot RCZ R
542 mi
572 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
144 kWh
Peugeot RCZ R
119.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot RCZ R
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
2
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
