Mazda 6 2015 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 256 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 28 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 94 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
| The Mazda 6 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 6 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 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 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 522 litres | 651 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down | 1664 litres | no data | |
| Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 129 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`040 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 13 400 | |
| Pros and Cons: | Mazda 6 has 
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