Mazda Mazda6 vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda6 · Volkswagen Passat
- Length193.7 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Curb weight3,258 lb – 3,547 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Volkswagen Passat width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 5.6 in shorter (193.7 in vs 188.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 106.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 26 lb heavier (3,403 lb vs 3,428 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 5.6 in shorter (193.7 in vs 188.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 106.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 26 lb heavier (3,403 lb vs 3,428 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda6 · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Passat — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Passat)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda6 | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.7 in | 188.1 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 71.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 58.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 106.7 in | 3.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,403 lb | 3,428 lb | 26 lb |
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