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Compare Mazda 6 Sedan vs Volkswagen Passat

Mazda 6 Sedan
2019 Mazda 6 Sedan
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$23,800
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4
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Volkswagen Passat
2019 Volkswagen Passat
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$25,295
Starting Price (MSRP)
6.3
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Overview

Engine
2.5-liter Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 35 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
14.7 ft³
Trunk Volume
15.9 ft³

Photos

Mazda 6 Sedan
2018-2019 Mazda 6 Sedan Rear Angle View
2018-2019 Mazda 6 Sedan Dashboard
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Volkswagen Passat
2018-2019 Volkswagen Passat Rear Angle View
2018-2019 Volkswagen Passat Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.5-liter Inline-4 Gas
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
187 hp @ 6000 rpm
174 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
36.7 ft
36.4 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P225/55VR17
P215/55HR17
Rear Tire
P225/55VR17
P215/55HR17
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
29 MPG
29 MPG
City
26 MPG
25 MPG
Highway
35 MPG
36 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.1 Tons/yr
6.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gallons
18.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
426.4 miles
462.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
574 miles
666 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
192.7 in
191.9 in
Height
57.1 in
58.5 in
Max Width
72.4 in
72.2 in
Front Width
62.4 in
62.1 in
Rear Width
62 in
61 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
110.4 in
Ground Clearance
6.5 in
5.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.2 in
42.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.4 in
38.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.9 in
56.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.5 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.7 in
39.1 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.1 in
37.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.1 in
57 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53.5 in
N/A

Weight and Trailing

Curb Weight
3,433 lbs
3,285 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
14.7 ft³
15.9 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Deep Crystal Blue
  • Jet Black Mica
  • Machine Gray Metallic
  • Snowflake White Pearl Mica
  • Sonic Silver Metallic
  • Soul Red Crystal Metallic
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Fortana Red Metallic
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Reflex Silver Metallic
  • Terra Brown Metallic
  • Tourmaline Blue Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Cornsilk Beige, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Moonrock Gray, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Titan Black, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Climate Control
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
6 Years / 72,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
6 Years / 72,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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