Volkswagen Passat CC 2012 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 210 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 63 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 96 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat CC reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat CC could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat CC consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Mazda 6 2010 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Passat CC is 5 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat CC is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 519 litres | |
| Volkswagen Passat CC has 13 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat CC is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Volkswagen Passat CC can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`990 kg | 1`915 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`460 kg | 1`400 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 530 kg | 515 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat CC has serious deffects in 170 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 4600 | |
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