Volkswagen Passat CC 2012 vs Mazda 3 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | n/a NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 90 HP more power than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat CC could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.45 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 419 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat CC has 113 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat CC has serious deffects in 155 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 13 000 | |
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