Mazda 6 2012 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 45 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 6 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1580 km in combined cycle | 1620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1820 km on highway | 1840 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 1220 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 6 is 10 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 565 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1.2 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: | no data | 2`040 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mazda 6 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Passat, so Mazda 6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 4400 | |
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