Mazda 6 2010 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 63 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat CC, whereas torque is 96 NM less than Volkswagen Passat CC. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2010 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda 6 is 5 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat CC, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 519 litres | 532 litres | |
| Mazda 6 has 13 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`915 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat CC has serious deffects in 170 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 15 200 | |
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