Mazda 6 2015 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 65 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 522 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1664 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 128 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. 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 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`310 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 13 400 | |
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