2019 Mazda MAZDA6 vs 2019 Volkswagen Arteon

2019 Mazda MAZDA6

2019 Volkswagen Arteon

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Grand Touring Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda6 Grand Touring Automatic	23	31	$27,854	$29,500
Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve Automatic	23	31	$30,211	$32,000
Mazda6 Signature Automatic	23	31	$33,137	$35,100
Mazda6 Sport Automatic	26	35	$22,594	$23,800
Mazda6 Touring Automatic	26	35	$24,928	$26,400

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SE 4MOTION

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Arteon SE 4MOTION	20	27	$36,102	$37,645
Arteon SE FWD	22	31	$34,376	$35,845
Arteon SE R-Line 4MOTION	20	27	$37,315	$38,910
Arteon SE R-Line 4MOTION w/20" Wheels	20	27	$37,794	$39,410
Arteon SE R-Line FWD	22	31	$35,588	$37,110
Arteon SE R-Line FWD w/20" Wheels	22	31	$36,067	$37,610
Arteon SEL 4MOTION	20	27	$40,081	$41,795
Arteon SEL FWD	22	31	$38,355	$39,995
Arteon SEL Premium 4MOTION	20	27	$43,102	$44,945
Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION	20	27	$44,315	$46,210
Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION w/20" Wheels	20	27	$44,796	$46,710
Arteon SEL R-Line 4MOTION	20	27	$41,294	$43,060
Arteon SEL R-Line 4MOTION w/20" Wheels	20	27	$41,773	$43,560
Arteon SEL R-Line FWD	22	31	$39,568	$41,260
Arteon SEL R-Line FWD w/20" Wheels	22	31	$40,047	$41,760

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,854

$36,102

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,500

$37,645

Monthly Payment Estimate

$492 / month

$627 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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6.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Mazda 6 is a breakout among mid-sizers that can lack flair and fun.

The 2019 Volkswagen Arteon is a style statement with an added dose of practicality.

TCC Likes

Beautiful exterior
Fun to drive
Sharp handling

Slippery shape
Expansive cargo room
Good pep

TCC Dislikes

Rivals are more comfortable and quiet
Base cars skip smartphone software
Can be expensive in top trims

Questionable value
Dismal fuel economy
Light on driving flair

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.8

96.2

Second Hip Room (in)

53.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

56.5

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

41.2

Front Hip Room (in)

53.5

Second Leg Room (in)

38.7

40.2

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

37.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

62.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.5

Length, Overall (in)

192.7

191.4

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

62.1

Wheelbase (in)

111.4

111.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

73.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.7

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

13.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.4

17.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/45WR19

P245/45HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45WR19

P245/45HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3580

3854

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310 @ 2000

258 @ 1950

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

227 @ 5000

268 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.49

5.59

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.09

3.53

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.99

3.14

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.43

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

1.00

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda Mazda6

Volkswagen Arteon

Body Style

Sedan

4MOTION Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.7

7.7

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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