The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (09 - 11) vs. Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09)
€ 41,200
€ 29,600
€ 41,200
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 3.6 V6 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 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3752 lb
Curb Weight
3082 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
670 lb
17.86 %
General
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
3C/35
Generation
SE
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
2
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
296 hp
189 hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Performance
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
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12.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
12.68 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
25 mpg
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
32 mpg
highway
29 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
458 mi
Range
357 mi
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
458 mi
357 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Environmental Impact
179.9 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 3.6 V6
179.9 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat CC 3.6 V6
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
4
944 lb
Maximum Payload
930 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
