2016 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sdn 2.5L Man GX // 2016 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sdn 1.8 TSI Man Trendline comparison

Pricing
Add vehicles Share:	2016 Mazda Mazda6 4dr Sdn 2.5L Man GX	2016 Volkswagen Passat 4dr Sdn 1.8 TSI Man Trendline

	The Car Guide rating 84% Mazda Mazda6 zone Mazda dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 80% Volkswagen Passat zone Volkswagen dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$24,695	CA$23,295
Fees	CA$1,695	CA$1,695
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	N/A
Monthly payments	CA$464/month	CA$438/month
Awards	Best mid-size sedan of 2016	-
Powertrain
Engine	-	1.8 l I-4
Power	-	170 hp @ 4,800 rpm (127 kW)
Torque	-	184 lb·ft @ 1,500 – 4,800 rpm (249 N·m)
Induction	-	Turbocharged
Fuel	-	Regular
Transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	Sedan	Sedan
Category	N/A	N/A
Assembly	N/A	N/A
Generation	N/A	N/A
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	N/A	N/A
Highway	N/A	N/A
Combined	N/A	N/A
Autonomy	-	N/A
CO₂ emissions	188 g/km	N/A
Equipment
Heated front seats	standard	N/A
Heated rear seats	standard	N/A
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input	standard	standard
CD player	standard	standard
Apple CarPlay compatible	not available	available
Android Auto compatible	not available	available
Sirius XM	N/A	standard
Bluetooth audio	standard	standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	N/A	N/A
Turning diameter	11 m	11 m
Front suspension	independent, Macpherson strut	independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension	independent, multi-link	independent, multi-link
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P225/55VR17	P215/60TR16
Rear tires	P225/55VR17	P215/60TR16
Safety
Seat belts	5	5
Dimensions / Weight
Length	4,895 mm (193″)	4,874 mm (192″)
Width	1,839 mm (72″)	1,834 mm (72″)
Height	1,450 mm (57″)	1,486 mm (59″)
Wheelbase	2,830 mm (111″)	2,804 mm (110″)
Front track	1,585 mm (62″)	1,577 mm (62″)
Rear track	1,575 mm (62″)	1,549 mm (61″)
Weight	1,442 kg (3,179 lb)	1,454 kg (3,206 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	5	5
Trunk	419 l	430 l
Fuel tank	62 l (14 gal)	70 l (15 gal)
Towing capacity	N/A	450 kg (992 lb)
Performance
0-100 km/h	N/A	N/A
80-120 km/h	N/A	N/A
Top speed	N/A	N/A
Braking distance	N/A	N/A
Warranty
Base warranty	3 years/unlimited	4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty	5 years/unlimited	5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy	7/10	6/10
Reliability	8/10	9/10
Safety	8/10	10/10
Infotainment	7/10	7/10
Driving	8/10	7/10
Overall	9/10	8/10
Average	84%	80%

Vehicle comparison