Mazda MAZDA6 vs Volkswagen Passat (2021)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,555

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

MAZDA6 Sport FWD vs Passat S FWD
Measure	MAZDA6	Passat	Winner
MSRP + destination	$25,470	$23,915	Passat
Horsepower	187 hp	174 hp	MAZDA6
Torque	186 lb-ft	206 lb-ft	Passat
MPG combined	29 mpg	28 mpg	MAZDA6
Cargo, max	14.7 cu ft	15.9 cu ft	Passat
Cargo, seats up	14.7 cu ft	15.9 cu ft	Passat
Rear legroom	38.7 in	39.1 in	About the same
Front legroom	42.2 in	42.4 in	About the same
Length	192.7 in	193.6 in	Not scored
Width	72.4 in	72.2 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,250 lb to 3,437 lb	3,314 lb	N/A
Towing	N/A	1,000 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	6.5 in	5.4 in	MAZDA6
0-60 mph	8.1 s tested	8.0 s estimate	About the same
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	4 yr / 50,000 mi	Passat

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
MAZDA6 Sport FWD $24,475	Passat S FWD $23,995	$480
Passat S FWD $23,995	MAZDA6 Sport FWD $24,475	$480

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Passat costs $1,271 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Passat wins.

MAZDA6 wins if Price weight is 2 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.