Mazda 6 2008 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Tribute | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Passat engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller. Mazda 6 is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 603 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1751 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Mazda 6 has 98 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2200 | |
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