The Comparative Analysis :
VW CC 1.4 TSI (12 - 15) vs. Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
€ 33,700
€ 32,300
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW CC 1.4 TSI is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 14.6 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Mazda RX-8 High-Power.
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
55.8
73
82.3
52.8
69.7
77.6
73 in
Width
69.7 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.8 in
Height
52.8 in
106.7
189.1
106.3
174.4
189.1 in
Length
174.4 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.11 %
General
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
3C/35
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
VW CC 1.4 TSI
158 hp
228 hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
VW CC 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Performance
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
138 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
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21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
VW CC 1.4 TSI
21 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW CC 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
21 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
29 mpg
city
15 mpg
46 mpg
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
702 mi
Range
339 mi
VW CC 1.4 TSI
702 mi
339 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
212.1 kWh
VW CC 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CC 1.4 TSI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
