Mazda Mazda6 vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda6 · Volkswagen Passat
- Length191.5 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Curb weight3,183 lb – 3,232 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.1 in shorter (191.5 in vs 191.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.4 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 123 lb heavier (3,208 lb vs 3,330 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 123 lb heavier (3,208 lb vs 3,330 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.4 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 110.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.2 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.1 in shorter (191.5 in vs 191.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda6 · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda6 | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.5 in | 191.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 58.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 110.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,208 lb | 3,330 lb | 123 lb |
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