The Comparative Analysis :
VW CC 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 12) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 34,500
€ 29,600
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW CC 1.8 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 STD-Power.
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Mazda RX-8 STD-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 1.8 TSI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.08 %
General
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Mazda RX-8 STD-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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW CC 1.8 TSI
158 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW CC 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
139 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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21.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
VW CC 1.8 TSI
21.22 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW CC 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
25 mpg
city
16 mpg
42 mpg
highway
29 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
604 mi
Range
357 mi
VW CC 1.8 TSI
604 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
200.8 kWh
VW CC 1.8 TSI
136.5 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CC 1.8 TSI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
