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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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).
Bravo und großes Lob an euch! Von allen Autotestern hier auf RUclips, 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!
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!
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.
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.
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...
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 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 :)
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
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
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 :)
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.
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.
Mazda is much, much better than the other two in every way/thing. It looks better, drives better and more importently, it is very reliable and durable! Greetings from Norway!!
+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
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 😉
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.
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
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,
@@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..
Let's be honest, the Mazda 6 lost the comparison before it even started. I'm a big fan of this page but the bias is very evident. Beauty is to the viewer, but its astonishing how anyone can find the Skoda more attractive than the Mazda. Both the Superb and Volkswagen have boring and safe designs. Superb has weird proportions, specially moving to the rear. Somehow, the negatives of Mazda are very emphasised but the positives are very less talked about. And the opposite can be said about the other two. The Mazda has best in class interior and exterior design, driving dynamics and sheer enjoyability from driving. Definitely needs a lot more recognition.
+Vivek Raju thanks for the feedback. Na, it didnt. I clearly stated the pros and cons of each car. So its about what is most important to you. And styling is of course very subjective.
interior design on the mazda 6 is much higher than its class its like a BMW. except much cheaper. lets not also forget japanese cars are much more reliable too.
I think the tricky bit here is those 2 have higher class interior than BMW as well, not just Mazda. And in terms of fuel Mazda (engine maturity) is totally out of the comparison, that's what real life experience says. 3:56 that is the difference between the 3. American, Japanese and Korean cars users usually does not care about all these fittings, you have no idea what "luxury" is if that qualifies as a pass. There is no argument, Mazda has the "worst" interior here. Another point which simply defines what "class" is are the doors, Japanese cars have the worst door quality, and they still haven't changed yet. 55:30, that hollow sound is shocking. Go pull the handle of a VW, Skoda, BMW, Mercs, Audi, just hear the sound and how the door is characterful and encourages you to pull it out, you have no idea about all these, you're not at that level yet. Hence, I'm switching my Mazda to a Mercs soon
I agree. The Mazda, although it's a design with some age (with a few updates here and there) but ... COME ON it's BY FAR the best looking. I loved mine from the day I got it to the day it was stolen in Milan. If I had a Passat or a Superrb I would be much safer in that perspective 😭😭😭
Picked up my B8 Passat last week in havard blue colour. Loving the every second I spend in it. It’s so comfy and refined also getting so many compliments for its fabulous looks and colour choice.
In Russia package for bad roads is standard in VAG cars. On my new B8 facelift the three dots on the suspension are. Yellow/Blue/Green. What colors are on your springs?
@@dragospahontu their isn’t any colour on my springs bro. They set up the suspensions according to the condition of the roads. I guess there must be different set up for Russian roads to UK.
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
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. :(
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
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
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)
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!
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
One of the most detailed comparisons i have ever seen. Congratulations! Now speaking about those 3 cars, my choice would be Skoda. It looks better and sexier not only compared to Passat and Mazda 6 (although I find Mazda exterior design also very appealing), but also in comparison to some premium rivals like Audi A6 and Mercedes E-Class (especially the estate version of the latter which looks a bit awkward). I have recently seen in a garage next to each other the new Superb and the latest Audi A6, and the Audi looked a bit dull in comparison!! (although it certainly has way more interesting interior design) Passat is a bit better in the interior, due to the more interesting layout. I would prefer Skoda in the L&K trim, with brown leather and patches of aluminium inside. Mazda interior has the sportier layout, but lacks the premium feeling of the other 2. I haven't driven any of those, but the conclusion out of the several videos on RUclips is the same like yours. Passat is sportier and more agile, Superb is more comfortable and in the comfort mode is even more cosseting than a Mercedes E-Class! (they were both tested in Autocar) and Mazda is somewhere in the middle, a bit closer to the Passat. Another interesting aspect that has been mentioned in other youtube videos, is that Skoda has better suspension setup in the 4WD models than with the front wheel ones. If I was buying any of those would be with diesel powered engine, due to lower consumption. My choice would be Skoda in L&K trim, 4WD and with 190Bhp. Yes it actually becomes a bit expensive (around 40K Euros) and depreciation will be also higher, but I really believe it worths every penny. Passat is even more expensive in the top trim and for the other premium rivals you have to add at least 10K for equivalent trim levels.
Oh man! Incredible work! I salute you! :) Choosing from the above 3 cars - I would go with Skoda- listening to my mind, but on the other hand I would definitely go with Mazda - listening to my heart :)
Obviously the M6 is the best car here. Skoda is nice and roomy but so are the other two. If you want to start a moving company just buy a van/truck :D And seriously, how many times do you actually use those few extra liters? If you like some fun while driving you're best off with the Mazda + it looks the best of these three (imho). Besides that it comes fully loaded for very competitive price. The design of the Superb is fast improvement over the outgoing model but it is very soft (suspension) and the interior is kinda boring. Same goes for the Passat. Ah well, to each his own as they say.
Bravo. Finally someone who gets it. How do you feel during the long hours spent in the car, matter. Mazda wins. However the choice also says something about the person. Anybody, feel free to choose the ugly Passat or boring Superb.
I considered the Skoda Superb Combi and the VW Passat Variant when I made my last buy decision (october 2015). Both cars are very affordable and complete for family requirements. They are the best in this segment - no competitors can offer the same combination of space, performance, technology (efficient automatic transmission, powerful dieselengine, all wheel drive, LED headlights, Apple CarPlay, DCC etc.), comfort and style in this price range. It was quite a hard choice for me between the Superb Combi (Style) and the Passat Variant (GT/Highline) but at the end the ErgoComfort seat in Passat is superior to the seat in Superb. I sit way better in the Passat compared to the Superb. Also, I found the Passat a little little bit sharper in the way it moves and feels. You should also consider the fact that Passat offers some options that are not available for the Superb, like the LED headlights. I chose the LED High with even greater brightness than the standard LED headlights. I found the Passat Variant trunk slitghtly more useful than that of the Superb Combi because of the inclination of the rear window in Superb. In Sweden - the price difference between Passat and Superb is minimal. You really have to view in detail to see what you get. The Passat in GT level (2,0 TDI 190, DSG, optional 4Motion) has a price that is very pressed down. In Sweden - the Mazda 6 sedan is totally uninteresting and the stationwagon barley exists. For obvious reasons. (see my description here). I really appreciate this comparison that you have done!
I've also got the Passat but in the saloon version. I'm very happy with it. It's the best in the segment clearly and for me, is beautiful and even more with the R-Line package. I agree with you all you said. It's very agile, the seats are excellent: in the front, they support your body brilliantly and in the back also; they are very comfortable and very supportive. I've done 12,000km with it and I could not be mor happy. The best choice in the segment ( in technology, interior, usability,...) It's a very balanced car in every respect
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!
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.
Thanks for that review. Different to german tests from IME sponsored "neutral" testers this one is quite detailed and useful. I test drove all of those 3 cars, and I want to mention, that driving experice also is quite subjective thing. Opposite to lot of other people I drove french, japanese and german cars. And for my personal driving pleasure I absolutely prefer japanese cars. Same with Mazda - driving doesn't give you that push forward, if you floor the pedal as the german engines does - it's a more calm ride (even if good acceleration also is absolutely possible). Also it might be, that "interior quality" isn't completely up to what you expect german manufactures, at least if equipped with those overprized extras. But the mazda offers quite good consumption figures (most likely not "optimized" as obviously many of the "premium makers" did), a quite involving and fun driving experience, and with better packages a super good Bose sound system which eats those VW audiosystems, adaptive LED headlights, which is unusual in this (price) class at all and an very attractive look of the car itself. Also as 4 wheel car quite satisfying - better than all those BMW xdrive (I actually drive such one), Mercedes AWD. It goes near to Audi or Subaru AWD - even if it's a non permanent one - real fun to drive. My personal recommendatioen (especially to german drivers which for some reason drive german cars as a nobrainer without testing alternatives) - test drive one. If you're not heading for regularly reaching the cars limiter on the Autobahn a like to oush cars in front of you on the autobahn with 2m distance, this might be a really satisfying alternative for you. Pricingwise the Mazda can be up to a third cheaper fully equipped as a medium equipped german one ;o). I throw my BMW away and Mazda 6 with Revolution package is the choosen successor.
You forgot to mention that the 6 is also much lighter than the other two, even with 2,5 liter displacement. Especially compared to the Superb which is a whopping 115kg heavier. This propably explains the result of your door test and the center console which are both a lot less heavy. The Superb is a nice car but the interior is kind of boring, a bit like a grandpa's living room. And the Mazda has longer seats in the back and more shoulder room. Also, it is the least expensive, the Superb in L&K trim is much much more costly.
@@dragospahontu I drove a Passat 2.0D with dsg recently and it is not at all sporty. VW is generally not known for sporty cars (possible exception the GTI, but this is also kind of middle.of the road).
@@Nonbelieverification man with the 1.5 TSI manual and low profile tires + a chip tune (+15hp+25nm) it can be a real joy to drive compared to the Škoda and Toyota and Mazda (especially the Camry, that thing is slow with the CVT). I have a B8 facelift and it's lovely, apart from a rattling rear tweeter assembly...
@@Nonbelieverification it's really difficult to find a a manual car these days, let alone from this class. I also deactivated the cylinder deactivation bullshit and now I've reached the full potential of this power trane. The 2.0 TDI is for munching up the Autobahn.
I don't see how anyone would go for the Passat when you can choose the Superb instead. The Passat already feels old and tired design wise in comparison with the Superb. Volkswagen really need to step up the game and become more brave. Look at Mercedes and Volvo for instance, they have made really big changes to their interiors lately, Volkswagen looks about the same they did several years ago. They could really benefit from new, brave and fresh thinking. My pick: 1. Skoda Superb 2. Mazda 6 3. Volkswagen Passat
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.
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.
Another great review, but I personally prefer the Passat, it's sportier, the resale values will be better and if you chose the 1.8 gasoline engine it can be cheaper than a similar spec Superb or the Mazda as VW offers great EasyDrive offers. I test drove the 190 diesel Superb with 190 HP dsg but it felt really slow and the comfort mode almost made the passengers sick, you feel like you're in a boat and the car keeps swaying around. The stability at high speeds even in Sport mode is also inferior to both Passat and the Mazda 6, which both pass more confidence due to the sportier suspension. I guess that with the 220hp engine things get different, but perhaps would have been better for you guys to test the cars with similar power, to see how that power is delivered and how fast the cars feel having similar specs.
+Kees Zoutzeling good point. I picked the different engines on Superb and Passat on purpose to test something different - and to conclude that the 1.8 l 180 hp is the right engine for that car.
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! :-)
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.
I have a request: As an Octavia owner, I would like to see an Octavia vs Superb detailed comparison from you autogefuhl. We would like you to compare the two regarding the differences in space and how much does it matter to the family owner, regarding equipment differences, drive-ability, comfort, seats, design interior and exterior, fuel consumption, cost of ownership per month or per kilometer, etc... make a detailed 30-45 minutes shot out. I think this comparison is one of the most wanted among car shoppers these days. the price delta of purchase isn't that big between the two, such that many buyers cross shop those two cars directly. *I have made a serious test my self and I would like to hear yours. thank you very much in advance.
+Amir Yanovsky hey, the main difference is really that the superb offers way more space in the rear compartment. If thats important to you, the superb is your choice. If you are driving with kids in the rear or just one or two ppl in the front, Octavia will do just fine. The new Superb does look better though.
Seriously, you have done a really great job and I appreciate it. Well , if you ask me The Skoda superb has triumphed this very segment in every aspect.
@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?
Excellent review yet again, the best car review channel on the net hands down. I love the independent Mazda engineering but ultimately head has to lead heart when one needs a car to work hard and VW do an excellent job on the balance. Let's just say the Passat was designed and sold by Mazda? You'd rush out to buy it.
Thanks for putting in all that time! That was a fantastic, comprehensive review. Im in love with the Mazda6. It stands out from a mile away whereas the VW Group cars all look generic.
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!
Incredible amount of work done here. Thank you. Awesome content quality! Does anyone think that Mazda 6 looks kinda bulky? Also, the exterior is a lot like Jaguar? Or is it just me? P. S. While everyone make ugly hatchback-like sedans with very short trunk lids these days, Skoda makes a "hatchback" that looks like a real sedan. Love the Skoda liftback design :)
Thank you for the detailed comparison. I care a lot about available space inside since I am 2m tall, and I want passengers in the back to have some knee room. Mazda is not for me, but looks nice. Also, if I may suggest, when comparing cars you should try to compare trim levels of comparable price, so you can also see value for money with each car. One other point: you spend too much time explaining the design. At the end, no matter what you say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Out of these three I have to say I like the Passat the best, although I would go with Highline trim and those nice alcantara seats.
Great review, I've got a month ago 2017 l&k, 2.0t 280bhp and for me it us absolutely spectacular. In my opinion its just the all car for all needs. On the sensible front: very spacious, safe, quite good fuel economy if driven appropriately, easy to drive and does not feel like a huge car and draws no attention. On the fun part: the engine is just a tower of power, the 6 speed dsg is spectacular, the sport mode makes sense, the punch off the line with the 4x4 is astonishing and so is the grip. If mazda 6 or even 3 had a properly powerful model for Israeli market with a 4x4 i would go for it, since there are no such models available the superb is just a match made in heaven for me
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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 ?
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.
I like finding gems like these on RUclips! Great video, keep them coming! Greetings from India :)
+Saurabh Raichur thx =)
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!
That Skoda is Superb!
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!
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.
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.
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!
Bravo und großes Lob an euch!
Von allen Autotestern hier auf RUclips, 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!
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!
Great comparison between great cars. I like that each important detail of all 3 cars is shown. Great review!
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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 !
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 !
This is the best and the most explicit review i have seen. Great review
thanks, feel free to recommend!
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 :)
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?
Perfect comparison! Nice review as always! Keep up the good job man! Thumbs up! :)))
+Goran Stepanovic thanks Goran !
Passat look more beautiful but i prefer skoda
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.
Superb always. One thing I observed in Skoda cars, they are not so attractive from far but when you get close they are amazing
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
Well done Thomas! Greetings all the way from Singapore. Thumbs up!!
+Patrick Chong thanks and best wishes to singapore!
best value $$ is skoda superb i like it far more then the other 2
Dex Max ok
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.
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!
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.
Mazda is much, much better than the other two in every way/thing. It looks better, drives better and more importently, it is very reliable and durable! Greetings from Norway!!
+SuperFreedom2013 tusind tak !
this channel honestly needs way more subscribers than that
+Suberakan Xavier support us! :)
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. :)
Great work as always Thomas! Keep your awesome work coming!
+Joao Baptista appreciated!
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: ruclips.net/video/Ky793NS2gEQ/видео.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
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 ! =)
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
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
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!
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..
Let's be honest, the Mazda 6 lost the comparison before it even started. I'm a big fan of this page but the bias is very evident. Beauty is to the viewer, but its astonishing how anyone can find the Skoda more attractive than the Mazda. Both the Superb and Volkswagen have boring and safe designs. Superb has weird proportions, specially moving to the rear. Somehow, the negatives of Mazda are very emphasised but the positives are very less talked about. And the opposite can be said about the other two. The Mazda has best in class interior and exterior design, driving dynamics and sheer enjoyability from driving. Definitely needs a lot more recognition.
+Vivek Raju thanks for the feedback. Na, it didnt. I clearly stated the pros and cons of each car. So its about what is most important to you. And styling is of course very subjective.
interior design on the mazda 6 is much higher than its class its like a BMW. except much cheaper.
lets not also forget japanese cars are much more reliable too.
I think the tricky bit here is those 2 have higher class interior than BMW as well, not just Mazda. And in terms of fuel Mazda (engine maturity) is totally out of the comparison, that's what real life experience says. 3:56 that is the difference between the 3. American, Japanese and Korean cars users usually does not care about all these fittings, you have no idea what "luxury" is if that qualifies as a pass. There is no argument, Mazda has the "worst" interior here.
Another point which simply defines what "class" is are the doors, Japanese cars have the worst door quality, and they still haven't changed yet. 55:30, that hollow sound is shocking. Go pull the handle of a VW, Skoda, BMW, Mercs, Audi, just hear the sound and how the door is characterful and encourages you to pull it out, you have no idea about all these, you're not at that level yet. Hence, I'm switching my Mazda to a Mercs soon
I agree. The Mazda, although it's a design with some age (with a few updates here and there) but ... COME ON it's BY FAR the best looking. I loved mine from the day I got it to the day it was stolen in Milan. If I had a Passat or a Superrb I would be much safer in that perspective 😭😭😭
@@jorgeferreira2009 sorry to hear that. Have you got it back? Or at least was it ensured and you got your money from ensurance company?
very professional and exhaustive reviews as usual....love ur reviews...keep up d good work!
+Faiz Khan thanks !!
I prefer the Mazda 6, it drives better, it looks better and it is much more reliable.
Sarrgon of Harambe VAG = Cheaters
Ccleanerable Same for me 24/7
Picked up my B8 Passat last week in havard blue colour. Loving the every second I spend in it. It’s so comfy and refined also getting so many compliments for its fabulous looks and colour choice.
In Russia package for bad roads is standard in VAG cars. On my new B8 facelift the three dots on the suspension are. Yellow/Blue/Green.
What colors are on your springs?
@@dragospahontu their isn’t any colour on my springs bro. They set up the suspensions according to the condition of the roads. I guess there must be different set up for Russian roads to UK.
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 :)
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!
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. :(
Great comparison. The best on RUclips.
highly appreciated, keep joining us!
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
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
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)
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
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
I already bought a Superb but I'm glad he choose it
What engine? Is it reliable so far?
Is it good?
Best car reviewer on RUclips
Thanks so much 🙌
Hi Thomas, high class Passat with seats hand tronic. Are we living in 21century?
One of the most detailed comparisons i have ever seen. Congratulations!
Now speaking about those 3 cars, my choice would be Skoda. It looks better and sexier not only compared to Passat and Mazda 6 (although I find Mazda exterior design also very appealing), but also in comparison to some premium rivals like Audi A6 and Mercedes E-Class (especially the estate version of the latter which looks a bit awkward). I have recently seen in a garage next to each other the new Superb and the latest Audi A6, and the Audi looked a bit dull in comparison!! (although it certainly has way more interesting interior design)
Passat is a bit better in the interior, due to the more interesting layout. I would prefer Skoda in the L&K trim, with brown leather and patches of aluminium inside. Mazda interior has the sportier layout, but lacks the premium feeling of the other 2.
I haven't driven any of those, but the conclusion out of the several videos on RUclips is the same like yours. Passat is sportier and more agile, Superb is more comfortable and in the comfort mode is even more cosseting than a Mercedes E-Class! (they were both tested in Autocar) and Mazda is somewhere in the middle, a bit closer to the Passat.
Another interesting aspect that has been mentioned in other youtube videos, is that Skoda has better suspension setup in the 4WD models than with the front wheel ones.
If I was buying any of those would be with diesel powered engine, due to lower consumption. My choice would be Skoda in L&K trim, 4WD and with 190Bhp. Yes it actually becomes a bit expensive (around 40K Euros) and depreciation will be also higher, but I really believe it worths every penny.
Passat is even more expensive in the top trim and for the other premium rivals you have to add at least 10K for equivalent trim levels.
+stamy74 thanks, appreciate your thorough feedback!
Oh man! Incredible work! I salute you! :)
Choosing from the above 3 cars - I would go with Skoda- listening to my mind, but on the other hand I would definitely go with Mazda - listening to my heart :)
thanks for joining us !
Trully appreciated on the reviews, especially on the Mazda 6.
+jan singh thanks for watching!
Excellent comparison! Thank you !
Cheers!
Ein super Kanal, guter Moderator.
+Johan Stevia vielen dank :)
Design of Mazda is number one! Most beautiful lemousine today!
Obviously the M6 is the best car here. Skoda is nice and roomy but so are the other two. If you want to start a moving company just buy a van/truck :D And seriously, how many times do you actually use those few extra liters? If you like some fun while driving you're best off with the Mazda + it looks the best of these three (imho). Besides that it comes fully loaded for very competitive price. The design of the Superb is fast improvement over the outgoing model but it is very soft (suspension) and the interior is kinda boring. Same goes for the Passat. Ah well, to each his own as they say.
Bravo. Finally someone who gets it. How do you feel during the long hours spent in the car, matter. Mazda wins. However the choice also says something about the person. Anybody, feel free to choose the ugly Passat or boring Superb.
I considered the Skoda Superb Combi and the VW Passat Variant when I made my last buy decision (october 2015). Both cars are very affordable and complete for family requirements. They are the best in this segment - no competitors can offer the same combination of space, performance, technology (efficient automatic transmission, powerful dieselengine, all wheel drive, LED headlights, Apple CarPlay, DCC etc.), comfort and style in this price range. It was quite a hard choice for me between the Superb Combi (Style) and the Passat Variant (GT/Highline) but at the end the ErgoComfort seat in Passat is superior to the seat in Superb. I sit way better in the Passat compared to the Superb. Also, I found the Passat a little little bit sharper in the way it moves and feels. You should also consider the fact that Passat offers some options that are not available for the Superb, like the LED headlights. I chose the LED High with even greater brightness than the standard LED headlights. I found the Passat Variant trunk slitghtly more useful than that of the Superb Combi because of the inclination of the rear window in Superb. In Sweden - the price difference between Passat and Superb is minimal. You really have to view in detail to see what you get. The Passat in GT level (2,0 TDI 190, DSG, optional 4Motion) has a price that is very pressed down. In Sweden - the Mazda 6 sedan is totally uninteresting and the stationwagon barley exists. For obvious reasons. (see my description here). I really appreciate this comparison that you have done!
+Marcus Lejonkamp thanks, very good feedback/comment !
I've also got the Passat but in the saloon version. I'm very happy with it. It's the best in the segment clearly and for me, is beautiful and even more with the R-Line package. I agree with you all you said. It's very agile, the seats are excellent: in the front, they support your body brilliantly and in the back also; they are very comfortable and very supportive. I've done 12,000km with it and I could not be mor happy. The best choice in the segment ( in technology, interior, usability,...) It's a very balanced car in every respect
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.
Skoda really stepped up. I think they beat the Passat, and it's cheaper.
Thanks for that review. Different to german tests from IME sponsored "neutral" testers this one is quite detailed and useful. I test drove all of those 3 cars, and I want to mention, that driving experice also is quite subjective thing. Opposite to lot of other people I drove french, japanese and german cars. And for my personal driving pleasure I absolutely prefer japanese cars. Same with Mazda - driving doesn't give you that push forward, if you floor the pedal as the german engines does - it's a more calm ride (even if good acceleration also is absolutely possible). Also it might be, that "interior quality" isn't completely up to what you expect german manufactures, at least if equipped with those overprized extras. But the mazda offers quite good consumption figures (most likely not "optimized" as obviously many of the "premium makers" did), a quite involving and fun driving experience, and with better packages a super good Bose sound system which eats those VW audiosystems, adaptive LED headlights, which is unusual in this (price) class at all and an very attractive look of the car itself. Also as 4 wheel car quite satisfying - better than all those BMW xdrive (I actually drive such one), Mercedes AWD. It goes near to Audi or Subaru AWD - even if it's a non permanent one - real fun to drive. My personal recommendatioen (especially to german drivers which for some reason drive german cars as a nobrainer without testing alternatives) - test drive one. If you're not heading for regularly reaching the cars limiter on the Autobahn a like to oush cars in front of you on the autobahn with 2m distance, this might be a really satisfying alternative for you. Pricingwise the Mazda can be up to a third cheaper fully equipped as a medium equipped german one ;o). I throw my BMW away and Mazda 6 with Revolution package is the choosen successor.
+Dä Säschu very interesting observations, thanks !!
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.
i drive skoda superb 1.8 tsi elegance 160 hp 2009 and i think the new super is weary similar and is best choice for big people
great job skoda
Great review and thank you so much for the luggage space measurements GREAT
+THOMAS JOHNSTON 👍
I love Germany and i love your channel, sehr gut quality
You forgot to mention that the 6 is also much lighter than the other two, even with 2,5 liter displacement. Especially compared to the Superb which is a whopping 115kg heavier. This propably explains the result of your door test and the center console which are both a lot less heavy. The Superb is a nice car but the interior is kind of boring, a bit like a grandpa's living room. And the Mazda has longer seats in the back and more shoulder room. Also, it is the least expensive, the Superb in L&K trim is much much more costly.
The Passat is the sportiest
@@dragospahontu I drove a Passat 2.0D with dsg recently and it is not at all sporty. VW is generally not known for sporty cars (possible exception the GTI, but this is also kind of middle.of the road).
@@Nonbelieverification man with the 1.5 TSI manual and low profile tires + a chip tune (+15hp+25nm) it can be a real joy to drive compared to the Škoda and Toyota and Mazda (especially the Camry, that thing is slow with the CVT).
I have a B8 facelift and it's lovely, apart from a rattling rear tweeter assembly...
@@dragospahontu I would say enjoy!
@@Nonbelieverification it's really difficult to find a a manual car these days, let alone from this class. I also deactivated the cylinder deactivation bullshit and now I've reached the full potential of this power trane.
The 2.0 TDI is for munching up the Autobahn.
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!
Really nice review, one of the best in RUclips! compliments.
For that three, skoda is really a good car, incredible.
+Andrea Caucino thanks Andrea!!
I don't see how anyone would go for the Passat when you can choose the Superb instead. The Passat already feels old and tired design wise in comparison with the Superb. Volkswagen really need to step up the game and become more brave. Look at Mercedes and Volvo for instance, they have made really big changes to their interiors lately, Volkswagen looks about the same they did several years ago. They could really benefit from new, brave and fresh thinking. My pick:
1. Skoda Superb
2. Mazda 6
3. Volkswagen Passat
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
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 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.
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 !
I would like to have the Skoda exterior, the Passat interior and the Mazda tenchnology, please.
Excellent review! It would be nice to include some kind of reliability scores ;)
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.
Another great review, but I personally prefer the Passat, it's sportier, the resale values will be better and if you chose the 1.8 gasoline engine it can be cheaper than a similar spec Superb or the Mazda as VW offers great EasyDrive offers. I test drove the 190 diesel Superb with 190 HP dsg but it felt really slow and the comfort mode almost made the passengers sick, you feel like you're in a boat and the car keeps swaying around. The stability at high speeds even in Sport mode is also inferior to both Passat and the Mazda 6, which both pass more confidence due to the sportier suspension. I guess that with the 220hp engine things get different, but perhaps would have been better for you guys to test the cars with similar power, to see how that power is delivered and how fast the cars feel having similar specs.
+Kees Zoutzeling good point. I picked the different engines on Superb and Passat on purpose to test something different - and to conclude that the 1.8 l 180 hp is the right engine for that car.
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! :)
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.
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 have a request:
As an Octavia owner, I would like to see an Octavia vs Superb detailed comparison from you autogefuhl.
We would like you to compare the two regarding the differences in space and how much does it matter to the family owner,
regarding equipment differences, drive-ability, comfort, seats, design interior and exterior, fuel consumption, cost of ownership per month or per kilometer, etc... make a detailed 30-45 minutes shot out.
I think this comparison is one of the most wanted among car shoppers these days. the price delta of purchase isn't that big between the two, such that many buyers cross shop those two cars directly.
*I have made a serious test my self and I would like to hear yours.
thank you very much in advance.
+Amir Yanovsky hey, the main difference is really that the superb offers way more space in the rear compartment. If thats important to you, the superb is your choice. If you are driving with kids in the rear or just one or two ppl in the front, Octavia will do just fine. The new Superb does look better though.
Seriously, you have done a really great job and I appreciate it. Well , if you ask me The Skoda superb has triumphed this very segment in every aspect.
+SK Shedbal thanks !
@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 ?
You can really hear a difference in noise on highway Mazda vs Superb/Passat in favor of the latter.
Richtig gutes Review 👍🏻
+FS Designz Vielen Dank !!
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 =)
Excellent review yet again, the best car review channel on the net hands down. I love the independent Mazda engineering but ultimately head has to lead heart when one needs a car to work hard and VW do an excellent job on the balance. Let's just say the Passat was designed and sold by Mazda? You'd rush out to buy it.
+downburst1 thanks and spread the word for us!
3 are good. Mazda is attractive for design, Passat for luxury and power, Superb is right in between. So by the average, superb wins no doubt
Thanks for putting in all that time! That was a fantastic, comprehensive review. Im in love with the Mazda6. It stands out from a mile away whereas the VW Group cars all look generic.
+Usama Imran glad u appreciate it !
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.
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
Nice video.
I prefer Škoda Superb the most.
Incredible amount of work done here. Thank you. Awesome content quality!
Does anyone think that Mazda 6 looks kinda bulky? Also, the exterior is a lot like Jaguar? Or is it just me?
P. S. While everyone make ugly hatchback-like sedans with very short trunk lids these days, Skoda makes a "hatchback" that looks like a real sedan. Love the Skoda liftback design :)
+VioletGiraffe great that you realize how much effort we put in!
Thank you for the detailed comparison. I care a lot about available space inside since I am 2m tall, and I want passengers in the back to have some knee room. Mazda is not for me, but looks nice.
Also, if I may suggest, when comparing cars you should try to compare trim levels of comparable price, so you can also see value for money with each car.
One other point: you spend too much time explaining the design. At the end, no matter what you say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Out of these three I have to say I like the Passat the best, although I would go with Highline trim and those nice alcantara seats.
New Mazda 6 is good, but I went for Passat because of practicality and small dimensions and refinement.
My rear tweeter creaks and the front passenger door creaks
Great review, I've got a month ago 2017 l&k, 2.0t 280bhp and for me it us absolutely spectacular. In my opinion its just the all car for all needs. On the sensible front: very spacious, safe, quite good fuel economy if driven appropriately, easy to drive and does not feel like a huge car and draws no attention. On the fun part: the engine is just a tower of power, the 6 speed dsg is spectacular, the sport mode makes sense, the punch off the line with the 4x4 is astonishing and so is the grip.
If mazda 6 or even 3 had a properly powerful model for Israeli market with a 4x4 i would go for it, since there are no such models available the superb is just a match made in heaven for me
Is quality ok?
Is quality ok?
@@dragospahontu of course. I own a 2021 model l and k and it is almost close to an audi in quality. Really SUPERB
@@shreyass2447 ok.
@@shreyass2447 maybe Toyota Camry 3.5l D4-S is better.