Mazda 6 GH or Volkswagen Passat B7?

2008–2012 vs 2010–2014 · Liftback/Wagon/Sedan vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: 6 GH 4,785 mm, Passat B7 4,771 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: 6 GH 519 l, Passat B7 603 l.
Lowest consumption: 6 GH 5.5 l/100 km, Passat B7 4.4 l/100 km.
Power: 6 GH 88–136 kW, Passat B7 77–220 kW.
Standard equipment: 6 GH 30 items (Comfort), Passat B7 30 items (Trendline).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Passat B72010–2014 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, R-LineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 6 GH2008–2012no listings	Volkswagen Passat B72010–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,735 mm–4,785 mm	Length4,769 mm–4,771 mm
Width	Width1,795 mm	Width1,820 mm
Height	Height1,440 mm–1,490 mm	Height1,470 mm–1,516 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,725 mm	Wheelbase2,711 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 weight1,369 kg–1,774 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank64 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2008–2012	Production years2010–2014
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)	Power77–220 kW (105–299 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–2.5	Displacement (l)1.4–3.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
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 consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 2.5	Best 0–100 km/h5.8 s · 3.6 FSI 4Motion Variant
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 trim30 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim42 · Sports-Line	Items in the top trim41 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort9 · 8
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✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
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 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 9
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)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
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✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mazda 6 GH or Volkswagen Passat B7?

Length: Mazda 6 GH 4,785 mm, Volkswagen Passat B7 4,771 mm (a 14 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,725 vs 2,711 mm. Boot: 519 vs 603 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 6 GH or Volkswagen Passat B7?

The most frugal Mazda 6 GH uses 5.5 l/100 km (2.2 MZR-CD 163); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B7 4.4 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 105).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 6 GH or Volkswagen Passat B7?

The strongest Mazda 6 GH makes 136 kW (185 hp) (2.2 MZR-CD 185); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B7 220 kW (299 hp) (3.6 FSI 4Motion Variant).

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