Mazda 6 2002 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 36 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 475 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. The Volkswagen Passat may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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`930 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below 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 (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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