Mazda Mazda6 vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda6 · Volkswagen Passat
- Length186.8 in – 187.8 in
- Height56.7 in – 57.3 in
- Wheelbase105.3 in
- Curb weight3,091 lb – 3,461 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Volkswagen Passat width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.9 in shorter (187.3 in vs 188.2 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 1.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 291 lb heavier (3,276 lb vs 3,567 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 291 lb heavier (3,276 lb vs 3,567 lb)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 1.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in taller (57.0 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 106.7 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.9 in shorter (187.3 in vs 188.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda6 · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda6 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda6)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda6 | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 187.3 in | 188.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 58.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 106.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,276 lb | 3,567 lb | 291 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 186.8 in – 187.8 in).
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