Mazda 6 2015 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.5 | 1.4 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 - 192 HP | 120 - 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 - 420 NM | 200 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 - 10.2 seconds | 6.3 - 11 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 - 6.4 | 4.0 - 6.3 | |
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Mazda 6 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. On average, Mazda 6 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 522 litres | 651 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1664 litres | 1780 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mazda 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Passat (by 116 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`074 kg | ~ 2`094 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`454 kg | ~ 1`478 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 620 kg | ~ 616 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 13 200 | |
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