Volkswagen Passat 2019 vs Mazda 6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 187 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat engine produces 37 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Mazda 6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 62 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2019 engine: One of the most notorious issues with this engine series is excessive oil consumption caused by stuck piston rings. Another common problem is the actuator of the turbocharger’s wastegate, which is prone to ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2019 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is smaller, but slightly higher. Volkswagen Passat is 12 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 416 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 170 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: | 11.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 24 000 | |
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