Compare Volkswagen Passat B5.5 vs Mazda 3 / Axela II (BL) facelift vs Mazda 3 / Axela (BK)

Volkswagen Passat B5.5

Mazda 3 / Axela II (BL) facelift

Mazda 3 / Axela (BK)

Volkswagen Passat B5.5Mazda 3 / Axela II (BL) faceliftMazda 3 / Axela (BK)
Variants
1.6
1.8T 150hp
1.8T 150hp AT
1.8T 170hp
1.8T 170hp AT
1.9 TDI 100hp
1.9 TDI 100hp AT
1.9 TDI 130hp 4Motion
1.9 TDI 130hp 5MT
1.9 TDI 130hp 6MT
1.9 TDI 130hp AT
2.0
2.3
2.3 4Motion
2.3 AT
2.5 TDI 4Motion
2.5 TDI 4Motion AT
2.8 4Motion
2.8 4Motion AT
4.0 4Motion
4.0 4Motion AT
1.6D
1.6
1.6 AT
2.0
2.0 AT
2.5
2.5 AT
1.6
1.6 2006+
1.6 AT
1.6 AT 2006+
1.6D Euro3
1.6D Euro4
2.0
2.0 2006+
2.0D

Reviews

Neofiliac score62%42%35%
Pros
  • Very interesting W8 and VR5 engine options
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Good towing capacity
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Small turning circle
  • Good towing capacity
  • Small turning circle
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Hatchback version fits the car better
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Price

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