Mazda 6 2002 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 166 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 207 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 4 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Despite less power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Mazda 6 2002 2.3 engine: The most common problems with this engine are with the cooling system pump and thermostat, as well as with the engine cushions (which can cause vibrations), the lambda sensor and the intake manifold adjuster. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger, but lower. Mazda 6 is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1712 litres | no data | |
| Mazda 6 has 10 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`935 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 6, so Volkswagen Passat quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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