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Mazda Mazda6 (2012) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda Mazda6 and 2013 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2012 Mazda Mazda6 and 2013 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2012 2013  
Model Mazda Mazda6 Volkswagen Passat  
Engine 3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
272 hp@6250
269 lb-ft@4250
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
258 lb-ft@2500
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 110.4 in -0.6 in
Length 193.7 in 191.6 in 2.1 in
Width 72.4 in 72.2 in 0.2 in
Height 57.9 in 58.5 in -0.6 in
Curb Weight 3547 lb. 3446 lb. 101 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 18.5 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.4 in 38.3 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.3 in 56.9 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.1 in 0.0 in 55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.5 in 42.4 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.3 in 37.8 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 57.0 in -0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.9 in 0.0 in 55.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.0 in 39.1 in -1.1 in
Total Legroom 80.5 in (over 2 rows) 81.5 in (over 2 rows) -1 in
Cargo Volume 16.6 ft3 15.9 ft3 0.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda Mazda6

2012 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat

2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2012 Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat

2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 
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