Volkswagen Passat vs Mazda Mazda6 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Passat · Mazda Mazda6
- Length188.0 in – 188.2 in
- Height58.0 in – 59.7 in
- Wheelbase106.7 in
- Curb weight3,344 lb – 3,512 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Mazda Mazda6 width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 5.6 in shorter (188.1 in vs 193.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 109.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 26 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,403 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 5.6 in shorter (188.1 in vs 193.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda6 has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (106.7 in vs 109.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 1.0 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Passat is 0.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Passat is 26 lb heavier (3,428 lb vs 3,403 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Passat · garage fit for Mazda Mazda6
- 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 | Volkswagen Passat | Mazda Mazda6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.1 in | 193.7 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 57.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 109.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,428 lb | 3,403 lb | 26 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 188.0 in – 188.2 in).
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