Volkswagen Passat 2010 vs Mazda 6 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 23 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.5 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 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat 2010 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 603 litres | 502 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 101 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The Mazda 6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Volkswagen Passat can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 6 scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda 6 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Passat, so Mazda 6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 6600 | |
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