Skoda Superb vs VW Volkswagen Passat B8 vs Mazda6 Facelift COMPARISON review test new VERGLEICH neu
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ธ.ค. 2015
- 00:31 Overview exterior/interior/engines all three models
Exterior
09:14 Skoda Superb
11:37 VW Passat
14:16 Mazda6
Interior
17:44 Skoda Superb
30:55 VW Passat
43:40 Mazda6
Driving
57:33 Skoda Superb
1:09:11 VW Passat
1:23:34 Mazda6
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So much work just for you, Passat vs Superb as you guys requested - and the Mazda6 to spice it up. Put it FULL HD and Fullscreen and enjoy :)
+Autogefühl Thanks for the hard work, we appreciate it.
+Autogefühl You did a great job there reviewing these cars, thank you!! :D
Your efforts are much appreciated but why you make 1 hour and 43 minutes video without any real performance measuring? No acceleration tests, no drag races, no braking tests, no moose tests, no slalom test, etc. Grab a Performance Box and gather some useful information for your subscribers. Most of the info you offer on your videos can be easily found in the car's owner manuals!
I got the superb mainly based on this review but estate version.
Dont you think its kinda unfair to test SuperB at LaK which means the highest trim level and mazda and passat are just regular ones ?
Well done Thomas. Another quality in depth test. You really go into the details regarding the build quality which is so important.Thanks.
+glenn busby thanks appreciated!
Another great review. With this channel I really do not need to read car magazines any more. Keep up the good work.
+Andre Castro thank you so much for supporting us!
I like finding gems like these on TH-cam! Great video, keep them coming! Greetings from India :)
+Saurabh Raichur thx =)
That Skoda is Superb!
Great work as always Thomas! Keep your awesome work coming!
+Joao Baptista appreciated!
Great comparison between great cars. I like that each important detail of all 3 cars is shown. Great review!
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Perfect comparison! Nice review as always! Keep up the good job man! Thumbs up! :)))
+Goran Stepanovic thanks Goran !
Bravo und großes Lob an euch!
Von allen Autotestern hier auf TH-cam, seit ihr echt die Besten: sehr gute Erklärung (selbst die feinen Details, wo andere gar nicht dran denken) und ihr zeigt echt alles und lässt einem auch Zeit, sich selbst das genau anzusehen. Find´s auch super, dass ihr viele Mittelklassewägen habt und nicht nur Super-Premium wie manch andere.
Weiter so!
+Ferhat Pütün Vielen Dank, würde uns freuen, wenn du noch weitere Videos von uns verfolgst!
When the SuperB was launched I was really impressed with the design. But after seeing in on the roads it really disappointes. The back of the car is so anonymous and boring.
The Mazda looks it was drawn with some fun. The Passat looks like a... Passat. On the interior, the Mazda shows again the most positive energy in my eyes. lovely combination of colors and a clear separation between the climate and multi media. Also not a thief interesting product like in the Passat and Superb.
I think you can't pick a winner out of this three. It is about what you preferences are. SuperB is the winner on space, the Passat on being a Passat and the Mazda on the design aspect.
The fact is that the cars are on the same level.
very professional and exhaustive reviews as usual....love ur reviews...keep up d good work!
+Faiz Khan thanks !!
This is the best and the most explicit review i have seen. Great review
thanks, feel free to recommend!
@Ronald de Rooij: well said, I totally agree about that mix =)
Well done Thomas! Greetings all the way from Singapore. Thumbs up!!
+Patrick Chong thanks and best wishes to singapore!
Great review and thank you so much for the luggage space measurements GREAT
+THOMAS JOHNSTON 👍
The Skoda really has had a facelift, especially on the rear. I also like its interior but I have to say that I love the Mazda's inside loads as it reminds me very much of the BMW interior.
thomas from pharoah land egypt . i think u r profesional humble elegent sophisticated and the details u review the cars and rythm of ur episodes are calm but never dull . hats off for the effort and wish u and the crew all the best . u got a fan here
Did you buy a Camry?
The very best reviews can be found here!!! congratulations Thomas!!
The picture you have on your laptop is from a beach called "Praia do Guincho" near Cascais - in SUNNY PORTUGAL
+João Cebola indeed =) such a beautiful place!
Great comparison. The best on TH-cam.
highly appreciated, keep joining us!
Trully appreciated on the reviews, especially on the Mazda 6.
+jan singh thanks for watching!
Superb work Thomas and Autogefuhl team! My choice also the Skoda Superb. Thank you so much for your hard work!!
+Umang Goel always appreciating your feedback!
Very helpful and thorough review!
thanks keep joining us!
I drove all 3 cars and decided very easily to go with the Superb.
I just order the Superb 2.0 280HP 4x4 L & K
It is way much better then the mazda + Pasat
Israel Itzhaki how is it?
We went with the Passat Variant, Highline, R-line (b8) 240PS diesel, optimized DSG and motor.. now 300PS/600 NM.. it's a lovely car!
No question I would pick the Mazda 6. Looks fantastic and as always a great drive with very sharp chassis dynamics, that the other two cannot match. In addition excellent fit and finish, and a proven reputation for reliability. Naturally it would never win this test up against two VW group cars on a German you tube channel...but for me it's the winner.
I dont care where a car is build. I was explaining for hours the pros and cons for the cars. Actually it is intended that the viewers themselves make their own choice!
Excellent comparison! Thank you !
Cheers!
hi , i really enjoy your re views , thanks for taking the time to do in English, i have just ordered my 3rd Skoda Superb, first was in 2005, auto, second was 2013 man,estate and the new is 2016 DSG ,estate , all were 2.0 ltr tdi, great cars very under rated, top quality, never ever had a problem, or break down, 650/700 miles on a cruse, for my 2013 estate, with my Farrad 690 ltr roof box, cant knock that, keep up the good work, cheers Les.
+les thomson cheers !
very good and detailed comparison! good job (:
thanks, tune in to more of our reviews!
Great to a see a car comparison on the channel. Would have loved to have seen your recent Jazz reviews v B-Max etc.
appreciated keep supporting us!
I really enjoy driving my new Skoda around, you sealed the deal for me Thomas....Danke ! I've got in Pacific Blue, if you want I'll send you some pictures...
+Sandrine Standefer sure do it :)
I accidently signed in with my wife's account but I have the sunroof and I wet with the cloth seats...17 inch rims are just fine by me and more comfortable for my back seat guests...
+Trevor Standefer I "went" not "wet" lol ... You know what I meant
+Trevor Standefer sounds like a perfect setup for the superb - anxious to see it ext. and int.! If you like you can send pictures with yourself in it as well so we can include it in our next community video :)
Richtig gutes Review 👍🏻
+FS Designz Vielen Dank !!
Great comparison video, please keep up the good work and I really appreciate the frequency of the uploads! :D
Btw, I wish we have the new Passat in the States...we only get a facelift version!
+calvinm „Cal“ 213 thanks! Hm well didnt they recently present the all-new passat in the us ?
They have redesigned the exterior, I am not sure if it is the same as the Passat in Europe. But the interior, they just changed the steering wheel, radio and added some new tech features. I though we were getting the Euro version Passat this year! I think the design of the Euro Passat really outshines its competitors.
@@ItisBean The Passat in the US is not the same as the Euro version Passat.
Ein super Kanal, guter Moderator.
+Johan Stevia vielen dank :)
Hi,
What do you think what car is a better allrounder? Mazda 6 or Ford Mondeo? I am looking to buy ibe of those.
Grüß
Amazing job dude!
Thank you, join our community for more :)
super comparison thanks
+Mehmet Bakır thanks !
this channel honestly needs way more subscribers than that
+Suberakan Xavier support us! :)
I really like your in-depth reviews unlike others' doing 5 to 7 minutes of reviews. And also your preference is same as mine. I was rooting for Superb in this mash up.
+Jassim Hayat thanks jassim !
Excellent review! It would be nice to include some kind of reliability scores ;)
Passat look more beautiful but i prefer skoda
I love Germany and i love your channel, sehr gut quality
Thanks for an excellent review.I'm about to buy one of these cars soon. Being a current Golf Mark 7 owner I'm very concerned that purchasing another car with the DSG gear would be a huge mistake. I had to fix the gear (under warrenty) after just two years of very gentle use.
+Ari Reiss Interesting. Oh wow, thats awful. Hmm well you can get the VAG cars with manual of course. I have recently talked to an engineer and they said that the DSG problem would be fixed now
First of all, a huge thanks for this very compete comparative of these three cars, you did a very job as usual. :-)
My favorite one is the new Skoda Superb especially in L&K and Combi version for the following reasons :
- Design !
- Space inside
- Massive trunk (don't need to play Tetris to go on holiday with kids ! :-))
- Easy loading access
- Global quality of the car (almost equal to the Passat and Audi)
- Cheaper than a Passat for the same trim level (especially via leasing as it's the case for me). Audi is out of the game at that level and Mazda is not accessible in my car selection.
- In the L&K, you get the full equipment for the best price and if you want to start with the Style trim level, it will quickly be almost equal to the L&K in price but with less equipment.
In my opinion, the only drawbacks are :
- Less fun in the Skoda than the Passat or Audi (A4 and A6)
- Impossible to select sport seats (maybe in the future ?)
"play tetris" haha love it. Same here. 3 kids I struggle with my old BMW 530D estate and a top box for trips to Croatia. Looking at one of these since BMW are asking way too much in the 2nd hand market (2-3 years old) i think they do a 280hp version but i am suspecting i will miss the stiffness in the BMW for holding the road.
Excellent review. Being in English is a bonus too. I appreciate your efforts to make this video in which I assume your non first language. now I wish I knew German... more videos like this would be great 😉
+senseiqhi always trying to deliver u more ! =)
Hi Thomas,
really good review, thanks for your work you have done with your team.
I would also choose the Skoda Superb as my favorite, even if the Passat is in some points better. But the design and the space is really "Superb" . I had the Superb 2 as a Combi, it was a nice car but not very comfortable (sound isolation) and i decided end of 2013 to take a Audi A4 Avant as a company car. It seems that the Superb 3 is much better in matter of sound isolation as the old one. As you also made a review of the A4 Avant could you compare the Sound isolation of the both cars? Is the Audi still much better or only a little better as the Superb3?
With best greetings from Austria
Alex
+Alexander Hesselmann well thought! Hmmm I guess the A4 is even more silent, but as the Superb is already that good in the insulation, you wont really miss it
best value $$ is skoda superb i like it far more then the other 2
Dex Max ok
Have you had the chance to check out the new sonata hybdrid (high trim) ? what do you think when you compare it to the superb ?
Really nice review, one of the best in TH-cam! compliments.
For that three, skoda is really a good car, incredible.
+Andrea Caucino thanks Andrea!!
Thank you Thomas for an excellent review. I also viewed your single review of the Skoda. I've been selecting between the Skoda and the Mazda and chosen Skoda. 206kw, 4wd, turbo petrol, in Style trim (with Leather) seems very similar to L&K in this market. It has the adaptive suspension etc. In New Zealand BTW the Japanese manufacturers tune their suspensions in a mild 'sport' tune (e.g. compared with USA). This trend started years ago (80's?) when Toyota asked Chris Amon (ex-Ferrari F1) to set-up their NZ market cars. Now I suspect we share with the Australian market. Here, the Mazda is a little bit of a 'drivers' car (but not like BMW). All that said, it's the Superb for me - I like turbo torque, the adjustable modes, the size in the rear, the additional comfort features and the style.
Very detailed explanation. Helped me narrow down on Superb. Mazda is not available in Ibdia but the comparison was with Camry.
Camry review also soon!
Hi Thomas, high class Passat with seats hand tronic. Are we living in 21century?
thank you for this (and other) brilliant tests.
I am missing one thing and that is the how these cars behave at say 160kph.
How is the stability at such speeds and how is the noise? (and perhaps also measure the noise with a device). You said mazda is a bit noisier, but what is the difference between those three at 160?
thanks.
+matus69sk hey, thanks for the feedback. We are testing some cars at very high speeds, but usually only very powerful sporty cars. Usually, most people dont have the possibility in their country to drive that fast
I would take the Skoda going by looks and practicality (love the hatch!), but with the bad track record of VW cars in terms of DCT and smaller petrol engines (not even considering Diesel engines anymore), it's out of the question. So the Mazda is the clear winner for me.
I was hoping you were going to comment on the self-parking button next to the gear lever in the Superb. (I have a 2019 Laurin & Klement diesel and I love it)
Best car reviewer on TH-cam
Thanks so much 🙌
Mazda 6 is by far the nicest here. Also the most reliable . Other 2 would bore me to tears..
This Mazda 6 exterior is really ugly for me ...
Dq200 can last at least 50,000
@@dragospahontu Yeah ..50000 before the Polish manufactured bottom end bearings go in shit..
@@265justy bearings are strong believe me
In my fleet i have twelve Passats with dq200.
Only on one of them I changed clutches after 62,000km the others have over 55,000km and going strong.
DQ200 horror stories are in the past. And the other dsg gearboxes have wet clothes so they never die.
@@dragospahontu 55000 km !!! That's hopeless .. I have a 09 Mazda 6 with over 205000 Km that has never seen a spanner ..only circa regular service. Japanese engineering is far superior to Euro..
Superb jobb YOU have done 👍👍..my favory is also Superb
+Ali AMG :>
Thanks, as always, for the review. Of the vehicles tested, only the Mazda6 is available in the U.S. market. Thomas mentions the U.S. market Passat at 42:19, but the U.S. Passat is an entirely different cost-reduced model based on the dated B6 platform. I find it wryly amusing that the Mazda6 suspension was considered the softest; in the U.S. market, it is generally considered one of the most firm for that vehicle class. Despite this, I think the European and U.S. tastes for suspension are (fortunately) converging. I would choose the Mazda6 for its styling and reliable normally aspirated engine, but would envy the added NVH refinement of the B8 platform. The wagon/estate/kombi Mazda6 would be my favorite pick for both styling and utility; alas, that is also not available in the U.S. :(
i own a superb myself and it is very good
i am looking into a estate for work but cant defend its price when you get a premium german for that budget.
+alxactly if you havent seen the estate review yet: th-cam.com/video/Ky793NS2gEQ/w-d-xo.html
+kimmern999 i can understand that. i have a budget of 23 thousand excluding taxes and discounts so around a 30k inclusive. i think im going to get a full spec Peugeot 308 for that money. i really like the space in them for my work and family
+alxactly Will you get the new 308 GTi or is it too expensive?
+MoneyDawg i need an estate for business driving
best review !
+florin cujo thanks m8 !
My MK1 Focus has a boot release button to the left of the dials. Easy to find, no hassle. And yet most car makers TODAY are struggling to place buttons like this.
Which camera model do you use for external recording? The focus is so great.
+Marcin PL thanks, its pana gh4
how would you score the interior quality and buildmaterials of the passat vs. superb (7/10 vs 8/10 or 7.5 vs 8/10 or ...) ?
it looks like they are pretty even. where do the differences exactly/precisely lie ?
+se dde Yes they are really pretty even. I think it is more about trim levels here or that for example the matt aluminum is more premium than the black piano veneer. And the Passat has visually that more attractive horizontal line, but thats also personal taste.
Superb always. One thing I observed in Skoda cars, they are not so attractive from far but when you get close they are amazing
When I add all those extra features that Mazda6 has on other 2 cars, Skoda's price goes up to 6-7.000 Euro and on Passat around 10.000 euro. I would go for Mazda with all extra features as it's cheaper and there is no such a HUGE difference in case of space and quality. a few centimeters for the space and 1-2 Db on noise are worth to save over 7000 euro. I have tested all of 3 cars just a few weeks ago and like Thomas said, there is something different that you can't describe on Mazda cars. I have seen lots of Passat in traffic and it's kinda boring and felt like I was driving nothing new after 15 mins of test drive. Skoda was impressive with it's size and comfort but it has same interior with Passat and it was boring too. When I jumped in Mazda6 and started the engine it gave me a different feeling. I am not sure how to explain it but the sound of engine, seats and steering wheel became one. I felt like Mazda6 was hugging me and telling me that it belongs to me. Go for Mazda6 over Skoda and Passat. You will experience a different kind of ride that you can't describe but you will definitely feel... I test drove Passat for 15 mins and bored. 12 minutes on skoda and bored. It toke me over 30 minutes to leave Mazda 6 back. Thomas would understand what I mean... It's just different...
+Mixyap Online Müzik Akademisi The Mazda is like BMW when compared to Mercedes and Audi, there is just something in the way it drives and its dynamics. A person who enjoys to drive will buy the Mazda out of these 3 (and the Mazda doesnt lie and give you lung disease).
+Mixyap Online Müzik Akademisi indeed I understand, thanks for the nice feedback!
Mazda 6 is the most beautiful from those 3 cars for me. Looks sporty and powerful. Other cars are more common, although elegant. I like very much review and the quality of it. Great job !!!
I think the mazda 6 looks beautiful to youngers. the more you are grown up, like 41 years old as I am, the mazda looks like a carton spiderman design. appealing to the un developed eye regarding design appeal. an immature car that was intentionally made for 18-28 year old buyers. they want it fully red, fully sugar, strong everything. the more mature person looks into design in more depth, looks on proportions, look on taste, look on curves and lines. in that respect, the German and Czech desing of the skoda, are master peaces. the mazda is a childly made for chlidly minded customer. its design is "screaming" all over the place, instead of being classic and strong for years to come.
You summarized it nicely: old people are less fun and like ugly things. True that. Mazda is by far the most beautiful car here, both exterior and interior.
I'm 47 and my next car is Mazda 6. When you get older, you care more about quality and realiability which has been for a long time an issue for VAG group. Having a long trips across the continent you don't want your DSG or DPF to fail. In Mazda, you can be sure you'll come home with no issues.
In addition, horizontal lines in interior or extra rear legroom is nice - in those extremely rare occasions, when you focus on it or accidentally have full car of very tall passengers, however, perfect handling is something you need on every turn and this is something where Mazda is by far the best from these three.
@@pavel5515 I don't like the design at al. It really looks like full of teenager bulshit, cheap tricks or what other words have you. I liked previous Mazda 6 design better than current ... Mazda can have the best engine (VW other brands have it too, there is some hierarchy ...) and fun factor for driver who wants to enjoy that but generally all Japanese cars feel like made of paper so you might not appreciate that thing after long time. What I have about the Concern is that stupid DSG - it combines everything bad from manual and automatic transmission into one. It is still mechanical but robotized clutch which I really hated from my AUDI A5 s-line, 7gear. NEVER again in a new car! I don't believe Mazda is much better in this
Speak for yourself. 43 here and would go (again) for the 6. Easily.
I would like to have the Skoda exterior, the Passat interior and the Mazda tenchnology, please.
All those cars produces between 2017-2019 are now in the second hand market holding prices between 12500 and 20 000 EUR for average 150 000 - 250 000 km usage and are the best choise for price-luxury-space-build quality ratio car I could find.
Tom, have you tried the seats in Sportline version of Superb? I am more than sure you like them more!:)
+Filip Waldhans No I havent seen the sportsline yet :)
I've owned Mazda's in the past and they were nice enough cars, but the designs were too fussy and cramped (I'm 191cm) and the quality wasn't up to VW groups standard. After recently having a mark 5 golf and then a Superb 2012 since new, I'd go for the Superb every time. Brilliant car, roomy, mini luxury car, quality, reliability at an affordable price. I also love the more logical control layout of the VW group. So Skoda Superb for me and I'll buy another one next year.
newest mazda have improved a lot. Mazda interior is really awesome now. ALSO VW are unreliable pieces of crap that always break down. MAzda being japanese is way more reliable.
mazda is cheap crap..first vw than skoda!!
You did not have problems with gear box ? Bec it’s dsg dry 200
Closing door sound on mazda is ridiculous hahahah. The best review so far, but i would like to see "child" closing trunk test.
+Rigon Jahiu ah yes, hm I think we did it on the Skoda, didnt we ?
i prefer the skoda too thomas ;) i think the mazda is not bad looking but the passat is defenetly old school hehehe!
+Amari Amg (y)
Great :)
Hi Thomas! Thank you for a great comparison! Really love it! I have a question for you... Right now I can buy a new 2015 Mercedes E-class 220CDI 4Matic for around 40K EUR (New 2016 model brought a lot of special promos here). This is similar (Skoda is 3-4K less) to well equipped Skoda Superb with 2.0 190KM engine. Which car would be your choice? :)
+michaelandro they obviously sell the e-class quite cheap now as the all-new model is rising. So that seems to be a good offer indeed. Do you have a final offer for the Superb as well (not the list price) ? And are you heading for sedan or estate?
+Autogefühl Thank you for the reply- I will go for a sedan. I think the final offer from Skoda will be maybe bit more than 3-4K difference. However I am going to lease the car so monthly payment difference won't be big. Skoda has better equipment as ACC or front/line assist. E-class has 4Matic and LED lights. Tough decision, so need an independent expert advice :)
+michaelandro With Sedan, Superb has the advantage of offering that very easy entry to the loading area - you can also transport bicycles by that. E-Class will also have optional Distronic Plus for the nice ACC function. I never thought I would say this, taking a Skoda over a Mercedes, but in this case, I really feel like going for the Superb. The Superb is to me the best car of 2015.
Guten tag Autogefuhl!
Since your show is growing up, and u use more cars in comparison, can u include in the future at the end of each year more cars of same class?
Probably the best one (for this class) is 2,0 l td with same (higher) levels of equipment.
I felt like Mondeo is missing, as well as French, Korean and Japanese manufacturers.
As always congratulations on job well done.
+Mighty Vicious thanks! We cannot put so many cars at once, what is possible is that we gather reviews and combine them
I think that for this kind of review it is the best if the cars are lined next to each other. My favourite is mazda 6. I had opportunity to test it in a top spec trim with diesel engine. Now when i am looking at mazda next to passat and superb... this passat is looking more appealing to me. Also since u are driving all this cars in a short period you can tell us what is your driving experience compared to each car (and since you have eye for details i would appreciate your precise comparison ;) )
The Mazda 6 has the prettiest design, the Passat has the best image and the Superb is the best value for money. I would pick the Superb. Thank you for the video Thomas, it must have been a huge amount of work, I really appriciate it :)
+S. coffeepots yes indeed hell lot of work! :)
@Yule Calma please never get a job in design
I could listen to him read a dictionary. :) Excellent review.
+uramalakia :-)
awesome video!!
48:02 that shaking was quite nasty. It's a pity in a car that's really good looking both on the interior and the exterior
+pitthepig :) thanks !
Superb is the best. Your right.
+Armend Haxhiu What about running cost compared to Passat and M6?
Armend Haxhiu superb ah? Too me Mazda 6 is better and second being Passat Superb being last
yes, superb is winner..
Armend Haxhiu the superb is a very beautiful car
Passat is not that much more expensive to run until TSI turbine gives up the ghost. :)
Verry good video
+David Van Puijenbroek thanks !
Thomas thank you for really pedantic detailed review :))) and for that people love it! Thank you for choosing cloth interior in passat! Really like it! But i don't like that dashboard digital screen in VW. The best one is in Skoda!!! It really seems like some watch dials from german manufacturers (Sinn 556 I, Damasko DA36, Stowa Flieger TO2...). Love it! By the way the best dashboard for me is one from Bavarian 3 series)) of those 3 I choose a Mazda (but with cloth seats and 6 speed manual). Love atmospheric engines and it has great exterior design!
+Vitalii Gladun thanks Vitalii! The digital one on the Passat is of course optional, you can go with that classic analogue one.
In my opinion is not a fair comparison because Skoda and Mazda are presented in high level trims and Passat in medium level (Comfortline). Differences between HL and CL are quite solid in terms of interior and exterior items. My choise goes to Passat. By the way, great comparison!
+eduard ceptureanu thanks! Well I really liked the seat surface of the Passat, and as the Passat also had some extra features the others dont have (at all) like digital cockpit or heated steering, you could say it was even
The suspension difference is definitely feeling between Superb and Passat from the shaking cameras. On Superb it's definitely more stable than in Passat. If you prefer comfort on top of everything like me, Superb probably the choice you should go
But Passat is more sporty
@Thomas in one of your reviews about some car you noted it had a "bulky" dashboard.. i was in vw dealership some time ago and remember i got a negative impression that passat has an especially bulky dashboard.. (before i ever heard you talk about it or learned to pay attention to that from anyone) i appreciate your attention to those details and it's a sign of an exceptionally perceptive reviewer and all.. but where's your mention of it for this german car man?
thanks m8! I dont think that the Passat dashboard is bulky ?
what a detailed review,
i am in the market for a car in this section, and ended up with those 3 cars, the new talisman actually came in as a strong competitor, but i did not like driving it, great value though
those are all good cars, no doubt about it, and all have there strong points,
the passat is a great car, it looks refined, drives great, and has a somewhat respectable appearance inside out, for me the passats main fault is really the superb, those cars share DNA and you feel it, they drive alike, its really a question of what car you think looks nicer,
the superb for me is the clear winner, like the passar it rides like a car in a class above it, they are soft, quiet and feel solid, but in the superb you get that insane rear seat space, its S class alike, and the boot on the sedan is so usable because of the hatch,
compared to the other two the mazda 6 rides like a japanese car, if you have any experiance with cars you know what i mean, its stiffer, you feel more vibration through the chassis, its not as insolated, but it also feels lighter than the other two, its responses are quick, the interior is better than you expect from a middle class japanese car,
if it was this simple its a no brainer, the superb hands down, but its never that easy is it?
over where i am shopping for those cars, those cars stretch from 35k ish euros to over 55, and i am somwhere in the middle of it, i want a wagon, for my budged i can only get a 1.4l petrol passat, so thats out,
i can get a 1.6l tdi combi superb in a ambition trim level, , and a 2.2l diesel mazda in vision trim level, the the dealership offered me a optimum one with a 175hp engine and awd,
both the 150hp and 175hp versions of the mazda6 feel really strong compared to what i can get for the price from the vw group, i felt like the 150hp mazda felt every bit as strong as the 190hp 2.0l tdi superb, and the 175hp one felt stronger, and compined with nimble feeling in the chassis this car felt involving to drive,
but the vw group car feel solid like few other, nothing in there class, my choice would be the 4wd 2.0l tdi superb, but thats over my budged,
thanks for the intensive feedback!
Your reviews are really really good and comprehensive, but I feel like I don't have an hour and 40 minutes to watch a car comparison sometimes :(
+Bryan Carlo Tabada thanks try speed 1.25
Ciao Thomas!
Just started watching but before I forget....
Did you know your ruler is known as a "Blindman's Rule?".
I use one for woodworking. Very handy.
+Mario Dalla Riva Blindman's Rule really? =)
+Autogefühl C'est vrai! I think it had to do with the large markings.
Excellent extended version review, Thomas.
You should do more like this 😉
I agree with your choices.
My only issue with Skoda?? I can't get past the Skoda badge 😖 I understand it's history but it still looks to me like a cartoon character.
I'm way too visually oriented I guess. No worry however as we don't see the brand in our market.
Can I ask - how long did it take to film this review?? Not including your editing and processing time.
Ciao!
Superbe test XD !
In design, i'll definitely choice the Mazda 6 by his enjoy and elegance face ;)
To driving, maybe the passat
+Wold OliviO thanks =)
Good job Thomas, really good work. I will get the Passat by the way...
+Marco Cordero thanks! Nice, what did you exactly pick?
VW Passat. Car is above average for me, it isn't a luxury but is a nice car and I like how good it is in every feature...
+Marco Cordero I mean what trim, colour, interior etc
I'm in US. So, I got the 2016 SEL trim in white with beige interior. VW reliability here is not that good as in Germany..will see
+Marco Cordero I would be very interested in seeing the vehicle. Send us pictures via mail or facebook when it arrives!
Superb surely has the best design appeal followed by the Passat, as for the mazda, the kodo design stand out at first site, but may not have a lasting appeal.
I would definitly buy the Mazda6...but if i had to choose between passat and suberb I would buy the suberb...the passat is boring...
Passat is so much smaller, its easy to park, the others are too big.
Skoda Octavia Superb i like it.i wonder how much it will cost me to import one to East Africa(Kenya)
What you think better mazda 3 2016 or skoda superb 2015 ? thx
Volkswagen Passat with 1.4 TSI and manual transmission for the most engaging to drive.
What was the the final power consumption for all cars at the end of the test?
+Marcin PL about 10 vs 9 vs 8 (Superb/Passat/Mazda6) l / 100 km
Design of Mazda is number one! Most beautiful lemousine today!
Thanks for this great an interesting comparison. You did such a good job discussing all aspects, but still I can not pick a winner.
In the right color combinations, I think all three cars look good. Based on your description, I think the Passat is closest to my personal preference as far as the driving is concerned. But the Skoda is less expensive, and the Mazda even below that (at least here in the Netherlands). Plus as you mentioned Mazda has a good reliability record, and lack of a turbo and a more conventional automatic gearbox may prove to be an advantage in the long run in that regard too.
I guess I could only make a choice after driving all three of them myself. Plus you can then also take other things into consideration, like any discounts you may be able to get and (if applicable) trade in price for your 'old' car..
All in all I am really glad I do not have to make a choice right now, I would have sleepless nights! :-)
+artemusje2 thanks and good thoughts! :)
i love the Passat. In Asia(Singapore) VW gearbox problem is very common. Does this happen in Europe as well?
+antiroadhogger You mean with the DSG? They say it would be fixed now
You seemed over critical of the mazdas centre console fit, by shaking it. I think it would've Been more constructive if you would've have done the same test on each car. I make these comments as I am currently looking for a new car, and recently test drove the Mazda 6, along with the Infiniti Q50, and the build quality/fit&finish was one of the things that really impressed me. On the Mazda, (I've had Bmw/Audi in the past, and would definitely put it on a par with them for build quality. I wonder if you tested a pre production car? Anyway that's just my opinion, great channel by the way!
+jayjohnben thx tune in for more! Interior build quality is better with the germans however that doesnt mean they have better engines
You can really hear a difference in noise on highway Mazda vs Superb/Passat in favor of the latter.
i wish you included the Renault Talisman just to spice it up a little bit but nice review
see it here: th-cam.com/video/oEnlHNAYRUY/w-d-xo.html
And here: th-cam.com/video/3vVlfDqjzJc/w-d-xo.html
So I actually did =)
What exactly is that thing at 26:29? What's its purpose?
ice scraper, to clean ice from the windshield when it's frozen :)