Volkswagen Passat 2019 vs Mazda 6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 445 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 6 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 45 NM less than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1490 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.87 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 9 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 | 489 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1152 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 97 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): | 2`210 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 22 400 | 21 600 | |
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