Mazda 6 2013 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 256 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 42 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 64 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
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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 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1620 litres | |
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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 meters | 10.9 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`040 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 6, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 9000 | |
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