The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 11) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)

€ 33,300
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 11) VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,600
 Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
€ 33,300
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 BMT 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 BMT
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 11)
73
82.3
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 11)
106.7
188.9
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
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 BMT
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
534 lb
14.77 %
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)

General

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3C/35
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power

Performance

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power

▶ REPLAY
26.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
26.2 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
43 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
36 mpg
city
16 mpg
48 mpg
highway
29 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
791 mi
Range
357 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
791 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
200.8 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
113.1 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data