Mazda 6 / Atenza Sedan (2007 – 2013) vs Volkswagen Golf Variant (2007 – 2014): specs compared
Both offer around 170 hp at most. The Mazda 6 / Atenza Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 8.5 s. The Volkswagen Golf Variant uses less fuel, from 5.2 L/100 km against 5.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,230 kg against 1,355 kg. At 4,735 mm, the Mazda 6 / Atenza Sedan is 175 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Variant.
| Specification |
Mazda
6 / Atenza Sedan
2007 – 2013
|
Volkswagen
Golf Variant
2007 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2013 | 2007 – 2014 |
| Body style | Sedan | Variant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 4 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 120 – 170 hp | 80 – 231 hp |
| Torque | 165 – 330 Nm | 132 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 – 11.3 s | 8.5 – 14.9 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 220 km/h | 168 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.6 – 8.1 L/100 km | 5.2 – 7.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,735 mm | 4,560 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,470 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,580 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,355 – 1,395 kg | 1,230 – 1,477 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.