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Volkswagen Passat B5.5 Sedan (2000-2005)

Mazda 6 / Atenza III (GJ) Sedan (2012-2015)

Volkswagen | Cars

Mazda | Cars

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

1.6

1.6 2006+

1.6 AT

1.6 AT 2006+

1.6D Euro3

1.6D Euro4

2.0

2.0 2006+

2.0D

2.0 145hp

2.0 165hp

2.0 165hp AT

2.2D 150hp

2.2D 150hp AT

2.2D 175hp

2.2D 175hp AT

2.5 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity

489 L / 17.3 cu-ft

Fuel Capacity

55.0 L / 14.5 gal

62.0 L / 16.4 gal

Passengers

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Brakes | Rear

Disc

Power Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Electric Steering

Suspension | Front

Multi-link

MacPherson strut

Suspension | Rear

Multi-link

Turning Circle

11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

Body Style

4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance

160 mm / 6.3 in

Size | Height

1465 mm / 57.7 in

1450 mm / 57.1 in

Size | Length

4865 mm / 191.5 in

Size | Width

1840 mm / 72.4 in

Track Width | Front

1530.0 mm / 60.2 in

Track Width | Rear

1515.0 mm / 59.6 in

Wheelbase

2640 mm / 103.9 in

2830 mm / 111.4 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag

0.27

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout

Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive

Transmission | Gears

6-speed

Production

Availability

2012 ~ 2015

Reviews

Neofiliac score

62%

35%

28%

Pros

Very interesting W8 and VR5 engine options
Multi-link suspensions all-around
Good 0.27 drag coefficient
Good towing capacity

Small turning circle
Good towing capacity

Very elegant exterior design
Reliability improved

Cons

Bad 0-100kph time
No powerful engine options
Only available with small engines
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

No powerful engine options
Suspension downgraded to MacPherson struts

Price

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