Mazda Mazda6 vs. Volkswagen Passat

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2021 Mazda Mazda6
$24,475
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$24,475
Starting MSRP
$27,575
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
26 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
24 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
187 hp
Horsepower
174 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

187 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
174 @ 5000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.5 L/152
Displacement
2.0 L/121
Displacement
-
Displacement
186 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
206 @ 1700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
26 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
24 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
P225/55VR17
Rear Tire Size
P235/45HR18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
P225/55VR17
Front Tire Size
P235/45HR18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size

Suspension

Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear

Steering

37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Measurements

111 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
15 ft³
Trunk Volume
16 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
55 in
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
38 in
Front Head Room
37 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
100 ft³
Passenger Volume
101 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
54 in
Front Hip Room
55 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
62 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
62 in
Track Width, Rear
61 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
7 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
193 in
Length, Overall
194 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
37 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
54 in
Second Hip Room
55 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
39 in
Second Leg Room
39 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
57 in
Height, Overall
59 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,437 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,369 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight

Safety

Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2021 Mazda Mazda6 or the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2021 Mazda Mazda6 is more reliable than the 2022 Volkswagen Passat according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2021 Mazda6 versus a reliability rating of 3.2 for the 2022 Passat.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2021 Mazda Mazda6 or the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2021 Mazda Mazda6 is more fuel efficient than the 2022 Volkswagen Passat with 29 MPG combined versus 28 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2021 Mazda Mazda6 or the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2021 Mazda Mazda6 is cheaper than the 2022 Volkswagen Passat with a $24,475 starting MSRP versus a $27,575 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2021 Mazda Mazda6 or the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2021 Mazda Mazda6 has a better safety rating than the 2022 Volkswagen Passat according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.

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