Mazda 6 2015 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| 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 | |
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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 | |
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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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Mazda 6 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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, 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`040 kg | 2`130 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`440 kg | 1`475 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 655 kg | |
| Mazda 6 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem less than Volkswagen Passat. Therefore, Volkswagen Passat is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 13 200 | |
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