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 14.5 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Mazda RX-8 STD-Power.
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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
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 TDI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3413 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.7 %

General
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Mazda RX-8 STD-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
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
168 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
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
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
20.32 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
32 mpg
city
16 mpg
51 mpg
highway
29 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
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
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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