Mazda Mazda6 vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda6 · Volkswagen Passat
- Length192.7 in
- Height57.1 in
- Wheelbase111.4 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in – 6.7 in
- Curb weight3,179 lb – 3,250 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.9 in shorter (192.7 in vs 193.6 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 110.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda6 has 0.9 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 155 lb heavier (3,215 lb vs 3,369 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda6 has 0.9 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 5.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 155 lb heavier (3,215 lb vs 3,369 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.6 in taller (57.1 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (111.4 in vs 110.4 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.9 in shorter (192.7 in vs 193.6 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 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 has 0.9 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda6 | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.7 in | 193.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 58.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 110.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 5.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,215 lb | 3,369 lb | 155 lb |
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