Volkswagen Passat 2010 vs Mazda 6 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 5 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 66 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mazda 6 2007 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: | 4.77 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat and Mazda 6 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 519 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 46 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above 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 (€): | 5000 | 2800 | |
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