Compare Volkswagen Passat Variant B8 facelift vs Mazda 6 Wagon facelift vs Volkswagen Passat B5.5 Variant

Variants
1.5 TSI
1.5 TSI DSG
1.6 TDI DSG
2.0 TDI 122 DSG
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DSG
2.0 TDI 190 4MOTION DSG
2.0 TDI 190 DSG
2.0 TDI 200 4MOTION DSG
2.0 TDI 200 DSG
2.0 TDI 240 4MOTION DSG
2.0 TSI 190 DSG
2.0 TSI 272 4MOTION DSG
GTE
1.8
2.0
2.0 AT
2.0 CD 121PS
2.0 CD 143PS
2.3
2.3 AT
1.8 T
1.8 T AT
1.9 TDI 100PS
1.9 TDI 100PS AT
1.9 TDI 130PS 4MOTION
1.9 TDI 130PS 5MT
1.9 TDI 130PS 6MT
1.9 TDI 130PS AT
2.0
2.3 VR5
2.3 VR5 4MOTION
2.3 VR5 AT
2.5 TDI 4MOTION
2.5 TDI 4MOTION AT
2.5 TDI AT
2.5 TDI V6
2.8 4MOTION
2.8 4MOTION AT
4.0 W8 4MOTION
4.0 W8 4MOTION AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
505 L / 17.8 cu-ft ~ 1712 L / 60.5 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
64.0 L / 16.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.7 m / 38.4 ft
10.8 m / 35.4 ft
11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
145 mm / 5.7 in
130 mm / 5.1 in
Size | Height
1516 mm / 59.7 in
1480 mm / 58.3 in
Size | Length
4773 mm / 187.9 in
4710 mm / 185.4 in
4682 mm / 184.3 in
Size | Width
1832 mm / 72.1 in | 2083 mm / 82.0 in (mirror unfolded)
1780 mm / 70.1 in
1746 mm / 68.7 in
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1564.0 mm / 61.6 in
Wheelbase
2786 mm / 109.7 in
2675 mm / 105.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
Electric Range
66.0 km / 41.0 mi

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
74.5 mm / 2.9 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Engine | Stroke
80.0 mm / 3.1 in

Production

Availability
2005 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
49%
57%
68%
Pros
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Decent handling
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Reliable engines
  • Gorgeous design
  • Superb suspension setup in 4Motion models
  • Wonderful engines, including VR5, VR6, and W8
  • Clean, classic styling
  • No bullshit
Cons
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Semi-independent suspension for FWD models

Price

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