The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI (09 - 10) vs. Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)
€ 32,400
€ 32,300
€ 32,400
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 Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 14.5 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Mazda RX-8 High-Power.
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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
188.9
106.3
174.4
188.9 in
Length
174.4 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.67 %
General
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
3C/35
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
141 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
141 hp
228 hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Performance
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
133 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
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24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
24.47 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
44 mpg
21 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
34 mpg
city
15 mpg
53 mpg
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
821 mi
Range
339 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
821 mi
339 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
109.1 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 2.0 BlueTDI
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
