The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI (08 - 10) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 33,100
€ 29,600
€ 33,100
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 Passat CC 2.0 TDI is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 36.9 cm longer, 8.5 cm wider and 7.7 cm taller than the Mazda RX-8 STD-Power.
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Mazda RX-8 STD-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
4430
4799 mm
Length
4430 mm
2711 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
1548 kg
Kerb Weight
1398 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
150 kg
9.69 %
General
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3C/35
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1308 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
189 bhp
at 7000 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
189 bhp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
350 NM
220 NM
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
141 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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9.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.4 kg/bhp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
9.21 kg/bhp
7.4 kg/bhp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
27 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
38 mpg
city
19 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
35 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
777 mi
Range
357 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
777 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
200.8 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
422 kg
Maximum Payload
422 kg
532 L
Boot Capacity
290 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
