The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 11) vs. Mazda RX-8 High-Power (09 - 10)
€ 32,700
€ 38,200
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 32.9 cm longer, 8.5 cm wider and 7.7 cm taller than the Mazda RX-8 High-Power.
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
1417
1855
2090
1340
1770
1970
1855 mm
Width
1770 mm
2090 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1417 mm
Height
1340 mm
2711
4799
2700
4470
4799 mm
Length
4470 mm
2711 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
1513 kg
Kerb Weight
1390 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1815 kg
Weight Difference:
123 kg
8.13 %
General
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
3C/35
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1308 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 8200 rpm
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
228 bhp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
211 NM
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
250 NM
211 NM
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Performance
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
137 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
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9.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.1 kg/bhp
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
9.58 kg/bhp
6.1 kg/bhp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
39 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
31 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
596 mi
Range
351 mi
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
596 mi
351 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
217.9 kWh
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
138.2 kWh
217.9 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 1.8 TSI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
427 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
532 L
Boot Capacity
290 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
