Mazda 6 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf 2013
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda 6) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 94 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 3.8 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 570 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 19 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 6 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 519 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 86 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: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | 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 (€): | 4800 | 9000 | |
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