Mazda 6 GH or Volkswagen Passat B6?

2008–2012 vs 2005–2010 · Liftback/Wagon/Sedan vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: 6 GH 4,785 mm, Passat B6 4,774 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: 6 GH 519 l, Passat B6 603 l.
Lowest consumption: 6 GH 5.5 l/100 km, Passat B6 5.7 l/100 km.
Power: 6 GH 88–136 kW, Passat B6 75–184 kW.
Standard equipment: 6 GH 30 items (Comfort), Passat B6 26 items (Trendline).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mazda 6 GH2008–2012 · 12 engines · Comfort, Exclusive, Sports-Line, Prime-LineSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Passat B62005–2010 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, SportlineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 6 GH2008–2012no listings	Volkswagen Passat B62005–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,735 mm–4,785 mm	Length4,765 mm–4,774 mm
Width	Width1,795 mm	Width1,820 mm
Height	Height1,440 mm–1,490 mm	Height1,472 mm–1,517 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,725 mm	Wheelbase2,709 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm–165 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume510 l–519 l	Trunk volume565 l–603 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,340 kg–1,560 kg	Curb weight1,373 kg–1,673 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank64 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2008–2012	Production years2005–2010
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Wagon, Sedan	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines10
Power	Power88–136 kW (120–185 hp)	Power75–184 kW (102–250 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–2.5	Displacement (l)1.4–3.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 2.2 MZR-CD 163	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 2.5	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 3.2 FSI 4Motion
Top speed	Top speed227 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim30 · Comfort	Items in the base trim26 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim42 · Sports-Line	Items in the top trim39 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort9 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mazda 6 GH or Volkswagen Passat B6?

Length: Mazda 6 GH 4,785 mm, Volkswagen Passat B6 4,774 mm (a 11 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,725 vs 2,709 mm. Boot: 519 vs 603 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 6 GH or Volkswagen Passat B6?

The most frugal Mazda 6 GH uses 5.5 l/100 km (2.2 MZR-CD 163); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B6 5.7 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 105).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 6 GH or Volkswagen Passat B6?

The strongest Mazda 6 GH makes 136 kW (185 hp) (2.2 MZR-CD 185); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B6 184 kW (250 hp) (3.2 FSI 4Motion).

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