2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Mazda 6 and 2007 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 198 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mazda 6 | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
Model | 6 | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1552 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |