Volkswagen Passat 2012 vs Mazda 3 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 5 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 40 NM more than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.8 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.9 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 could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mazda 3 2016 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 3 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is larger. Volkswagen Passat is 30 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 588 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1334 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 224 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Volkswagen Passat can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 9600 | |
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