Mazda 6 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012

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Mazda 6
2012 - 2015
Volkswagen Golf
2012 - 2017
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mazda 6 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 2.51.0 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 145 - 192 HP85 - 184 HP
Torque: 210 - 420 NM160 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 - 10.2 seconds7.9 - 12.6 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.4 - 6.43.9 - 5.3
Mazda 6 petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Mazda 6 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.80 m4.56 m
Width: 1.84 m1.80 m
Height: 1.48 m1.48 m
Mazda 6 is larger, but slightly lower.
Mazda 6 is 24 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 502 litres605 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1620 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 103 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Mazda 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`038~ 1`917
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 74009600
Pros and Cons: Mazda 6 has
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
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