Mazda 6 2005 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005

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Mazda 6
2005 - 2007
Volkswagen Passat
2005 - 2010
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 Passat can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.8 - 2.31.4 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 120 - 166 HP102 - 250 HP
Torque: 165 - 360 NM148 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.2 - 11.2 seconds7.1 - 13.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.1 - 9.05.8 - 10.1
Mazda 6 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. On average, Mazda 6 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.71 m4.77 m
Width: 1.78 m1.82 m
Height: 1.48 m1.52 m
Mazda 6 is smaller.
Mazda 6 is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 505 litres603 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1712 litresno data
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space.
Mazda 6 has 98 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.6 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 (kg): ~ 1`995~ 1`768
Safety:
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 14002200
Rating in user reviews: 7.7/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: Mazda 6 has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Volkswagen Passat has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
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