The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 10) vs. Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)

€ 35,400
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 10) VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
€ 32,300
 Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09) Mazda RX-8 High-Power
€ 35,400
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 TSI 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 TSI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
55.8
Blueprint VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 10)
73
82.3
52.8
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-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 TSI DSG (10 - 10)
106.7
188.9
Blueprint Mazda RX-8 High-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 TSI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
3380 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4001 lb
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.82 %
Mazda RX-8 High-Power (03 - 09)

General

VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
3C/35
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
2
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 8200 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
197 hp
228 hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
156 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
156 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 High-Power

Performance

VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
146 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 High-Power

▶ REPLAY
17.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.52 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
17.16 lb/hp
13.52 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 High-Power

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
21 mpg
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
39 mpg
highway
27 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
339 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
551 mi
339 mi
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
212.1 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
149.7 kWh
212.1 kWh
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat CC 2.0 TSI
Mazda RX-8 High-Power
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data