Skoda Superb vs VW Volkswagen Passat B8 vs Mazda6 Facelift COMPARISON review test new VERGLEICH neu

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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[@autogefuehl]

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 :)

[@yippie6862]

+Autogefühl Thanks for the hard work, we appreciate it.

[@stathis.tsesmetzidis]

+Autogefühl You did a great job there reviewing these cars, thank you!! :D

[@Messergebnis-liebhaber]

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!

[@jonjennings1587]

I got the superb mainly based on this review but estate version.

[@tomasmestanik9575]

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 ?

[@steveokinevo887]

save your money and don't buy any car take a bicycle, train or bus

[@yippie6862]

That Skoda is Superb!

[@CAR_NL]

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.

[@peshpeshabdulla]

Passat look more beautiful but i prefer skoda

[@OwnedByNemz]

I do not like the Passat.

[@stavrosdiak5489]

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...

[@dragospahontu]

Passat is so much smaller, its easy to park, the others are too big.

[@israelitzhaki5069]

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

[@Nialll138]

Israel Itzhaki how is it?

[@HaywireGW2]

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!

[@Mixyap]

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...

[@MordFustang1966]

+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).

[@autogefuehl]

+Mixyap Online Müzik Akademisi indeed I understand, thanks for the nice feedback!

[@XQUADRA1]

best value $$ is skoda superb i like it far more then the other 2

[@ckloh5938]

Dex Max ok

[@jdmboy1836]

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.

[@autogefuehl]

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!

[@saurabhraichur]

I like finding gems like these on KZbin! Great video, keep them coming! Greetings from India :)

[@autogefuehl]

+Saurabh Raichur thx =)

[@265justy]

Mazda 6 is by far the nicest here. Also the most reliable . Other 2 would bore me to tears..

[@martinfiala4038]

This Mazda 6 exterior is really ugly for me ...

[@dragospahontu]

Dq200 can last at least 50,000

[@265justy]

@@dragospahontu Yeah ..50000 before the Polish manufactured bottom end bearings go in shit..

[@dragospahontu]

@@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.

[@265justy]

@@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..

[@amariamg9538]

i prefer the skoda too thomas ;) i think the mazda is not bad looking but the passat is defenetly old school hehehe!

[@autogefuehl]

+Amari Amg (y)

[@amariamg9538]

Great :)

[@BO2Letsplay]

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.

[@Nonbelieverification]

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.

[@pavel5515]

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.

[@Kristali000]

Superb is the best. Your right.

[@thinkerr]

+Armend Haxhiu What about running cost compared to Passat and M6?

[@ckloh5938]

Armend Haxhiu superb ah? Too me Mazda 6 is better and second being Passat Superb being last

[@sonunath6109]

yes, superb is winner..

[@Moisi547]

Armend Haxhiu the superb is a very beautiful car

[@MsSashbar]

Passat is not that much more expensive to run until TSI turbine gives up the ghost. :)

[@autogefuehl]

@Ronald de Rooij: well said, I totally agree about that mix =)

[@Ccleanerable]

I prefer the Mazda 6, it drives better, it looks better and it is much more reliable.

[@blarkdexture8899]

Sarrgon of Harambe VAG = Cheaters

[@varffman1053]

Ccleanerable Same for me 24/7

[@jaywhitney789]

i own a superb myself and it is very good

[@alxactly]

i am looking into a estate for work but cant defend its price when you get a premium german for that budget.

[@autogefuehl]

+alxactly if you havent seen the estate review yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaqaamaEiJeae7M

[@alxactly]

+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

[@BO2Letsplay]

+alxactly Will you get the new 308 GTi or is it too expensive?

[@alxactly]

+MoneyDawg i need an estate for business driving

[@gogagoxy]

Perfect comparison! Nice review as always! Keep up the good job man! Thumbs up! :)))

[@autogefuehl]

+Goran Stepanovic thanks Goran !

[@Nonbelieverification]

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]

The Passat is the sportiest

[@Nonbelieverification]

@@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).

[@dragospahontu]

@@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]

@@dragospahontu I would say enjoy!

[@dragospahontu]

@@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.

[@vivekraju7503]

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.

[@autogefuehl]

+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.

[@MrWalker1000]

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.

[@titoyolo240]

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

[@jorgeferreira2009]

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 😭😭😭

[@motorhead16]

@@jorgeferreira2009 sorry to hear that. Have you got it back? Or at least was it ensured and you got your money from ensurance company?

[@220482has]

as an owner of a skoda superb 2011 1.8 tsi i can just say that i will never buy a skoda... the gear is bad i mean very very bad and the turbo is bad to. superb is a goodbilding big car but for mee it was enough, no superb more.

[@miguelsoares2375]

Mazda 6 the best car

[@bernharddekok9710]

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.

[@MrWalker1000]

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.

[@AlanDJ]

mazda is cheap crap..first vw than skoda!!

[@fadyfahimortho]

You did not have problems with gear box ? Bec it’s dsg dry 200

[@raphaeltriffoux1093]

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 ?)

[@farleftsilencelikenazis1021]

"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.

[@jeffjeffphotodigit5898]

Mazda6 far away for me. Best interior and exterior design and best driving pleasure with its weigh lighter. Its atmospheric motorisation is more pleasant than VW TSI and Mazda diesel motors are far more efficient than VW motors at the same level of power. And for reliability i bet on Mazda6 always on the top. I think also if this comparison would be done by a Canadian, Australian or American, Mazda6 will be the winner ;) Passat and Superb have the same genes.

[@autogefuehl]

+Jeff Jeffphotodigit thanks for the feedback!

[@kianhercule]

The rear of the Mazda is absolutely beautiful compare to other ones, they are so plain and boring specially VW

[@fritzlochmann4104]

Mazda is much better then VW and Skoda. Especialy the engine. German turbo engines are poor in quality and durability, DSG gearboxes are also not winning.

[@glennbusby2092]

Well done Thomas. Another quality in depth test. You really go into the details regarding the build quality which is so important.Thanks.

[@autogefuehl]

+glenn busby thanks appreciated!

[@robinhill4907]

Love the Mazda 6. The Passat looks a little boring to me.

[@h3nn1ng]

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.

[@Mig29tvc]

Design of Mazda is number one! Most beautiful lemousine today!

[@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi]

I think the Passat has a very late 80's look

[@Ricri100]

Mazda for me, it's like a "subjective" car, i think that there is a better personnality in the design and in the interior, but the quality is very less good we see that very well with the door, the Skoda and the Volkswagen are "objective", they are more in the perfection and the quality, they are too more rencent than the Mazda, it is a facelift... Thank you for this very complet test ! Sorry for my bad english i'm french, i think you understand me... ^^

[@autogefuehl]

+Christophe AMG sure everything's fine :) perfectly understand what you are saying, thanks for the feedback!

[@jakaprometni1116]

Mazda 6 looks fantastic, much better than Superb or Passat, but the driving comfort is not as good. Mazda is also much cheaper.

[@dvsls]

Mazda's rims are gun-metal.

[@jasimhayat1]

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.

[@autogefuehl]

+Jassim Hayat thanks jassim !

[@alexgrazie93]

vw vs vw vs mazda

[@SuperFreedom2013]

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!!

[@autogefuehl]

+SuperFreedom2013 tusind tak !

[@sandrinedesgarceaux762]

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...

[@autogefuehl]

+Sandrine Standefer sure do it :)

[@trevinormandy14520]

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...

[@trevinormandy14520]

+Trevor Standefer I "went" not "wet" lol ... You know what I meant

[@autogefuehl]

+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 :)

[@Darkhoof]

Skoda or Mazda wihithout a doubt! The difference between Skoda and VW are minimal and Passat is cheaper and roomier. The Mazda 6 is sportier and more fun.

[@tadejsusta]

you mean Superb is cheaper on roomier ;)

[@noodletitan9086]

I love my Mazda 6!

[@herediaherediajesu]

Einfach Mazda 6 ^_^

[@leszek9918]

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 !!!

[@AY-dw4om]

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.

[@pavel5515]

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.

[@melluzi]

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.

[@martinfiala4038]

@@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

[@jorgeferreira2009]

Speak for yourself. 43 here and would go (again) for the 6. Easily.

[@ast5515]

Skoda really stepped up. I think they beat the Passat, and it's cheaper.

[@smidon]

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.

[@bernardsanke4876]

Biased, hard to understand hence, not a fair review. My choice (and the car I actually own) the Mazda 6. First off, I would never touch a VW, let beside a Skoda. German cheats and much too boring. Secondly, VW is known to have reliability issues. Thirdly, VW is a known cheat and I hate potential liars. This concludes my personal review on these three cars.

[@autogefuehl]

Not biased, feel free to watch our plenty of mazda reviews. Sure why not buy mazda

[@lesthom60]

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.

[@autogefuehl]

+les thomson cheers !

[@JurgenDX]

Skoda

[@icedt2592]

I think the mazda 6 would be the most reliable with cheaper spare parts... it would be my pick

[@chandramohan7155]

Superb always. One thing I observed in Skoda cars, they are not so attractive from far but when you get close they are amazing

[@RovshanMusayev]

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

[@dragospahontu]

But Passat is more sporty

[@ivarmarkusson382]

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,

[@autogefuehl]

thanks for the intensive feedback!

[@geekstar2937]

Superb and Passat feel more sporty than Mazda 6? All the other 99 comparison tests say exactly the opposite. I smell something fishy here. Lots of work put into this test and I enjoyed it, but it is clearly biased hard against Mazda which has its downsides but without any doubt drives MUCH better the other two cars in terms of sportiness and driver involvement, which you failed to tell us in this test.

[@autogefuehl]

Well I have driven all those cars a couple of times and I am 100 % certain the driving experience is less sporty with the Mazda. That's nothing bad, but you can clearly experience it yourself. It's mainly about the suspension. That's a marketing decision, Japanese brands build for US and Japanese markets with driving straight a long time or being stuck in traffic, EU brands also build Autobahn-high-speed-proof. Therefore the suspensions have different setups.

[@geekstar2937]

Autogefühl Not sure what you call "sporty". If by "sporty" you mean light weight, agile chasis, communicative steering and revvy engine, then Mazda is the sportiest out of those three cars. If by sporty you mean bumpy ride and "heavy" yet unresponsive steering, than its the Passat in sports mode. I dont mean to bash, all of those cars are near the top of their class, but Passat excels with refinement, Superb with space and practicality, and Mazda is the most efficient, lightest and sportiest of them. I have driven all of them extensively when choosing my next ride (would have probably bought the Passat because I got super cheap offer on it, but the DSG was the real dealbreaker there, Mazda transmission is so much better its not even funny).

[@ronaldderooij1774]

I would like to have the Skoda exterior, the Passat interior and the Mazda tenchnology, please.

[@edi10000]

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!

[@autogefuehl]

+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

[@yololp5637]

Skoda❤❤

[@alexanderhesselmann5362]

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

[@autogefuehl]

+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

[@Glasgow_kiss]

german gut likes german cars, gotcha

[@morecoffee998]

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 :)

[@autogefuehl]

+S. coffeepots yes indeed hell lot of work! :)

[@morecoffee998]

@Yule Calma please never get a job in design

[@foucaudguillaume5964]

Mazda is very a beautifull car

[@nocnymarek7645]

foucaud guillaume But very load inside above 130. Superb is much better, bigger, noiser.

[@arireiss3952]

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.

[@autogefuehl]

+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

[@jansingh9680]

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.

[@kraenk12]

You're kind of the only one on KZbin pronouncing Skoda the right way but you pronounce all the German names the english way?! That is kinda disturbing and strange. Stilll kudos for pronouncing Skoda as it is supposed to be!

[@xedosclau]

I think mazda it is cheaper, lighter, most stable, most atractive but it is not german:) VW passat cc it is the only beautiful vw. Vw and audi, bmw are having the same design forever, too conservative!

[@newandnice]

Great comparison between great cars. I like that each important detail of all 3 cars is shown. Great review!

[@autogefuehl]

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[@gbriank1]

EVERYONE: If you liked the video, give Thomas a thumbs up! It will help his ranking on KZbin and possibly get more viewers...

[@autogefuehl]

+gbriank1 thanks m8, we can use any support! Been really a lot of work to shoot this for you :)

[@gbriank1]

+Autogefühl Was this your longest video posted?

[@autogefuehl]

+gbriank1 hmmm ... that could indeed be. This is 1.43.00. Big SUV comparison test was 1.32.00, XC90 documentary was 1.14.00. Definitely the biggest effort we did so far as you can imagine there were a lot of preparation, production days, manpower, equipment and postpro involved here.

[@tahraton]

That Mazda interior would look amazing on the Volkswagen passat.... Just saying... The passat looks best from the outside but the interior could be so much more...

[@cookingwithberke6053]

I think the passat interior is better. I hate how the screen looks on the Mazda 6, its like a tablet stuck on

[@paveway4404]

passat is totally boring design

[@MARIETTI5]

Nice video. I prefer Škoda Superb the most.

[@andrecastro4721]

Another great review. With this channel I really do not need to read car magazines any more. Keep up the good work.

[@autogefuehl]

+Andre Castro thank you so much for supporting us!

[@NikoNostalgia]

PASSAT ALL THE WAY !

[@ParFektion]

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

[@КонстантинАбрамов-и2щ]

Однозначно Mazda 6 самая лучшая! Цена и качество!

[@Novys11]

Mazda 6 is the most realiable and good looking car!

[@011Srbija]

Mazda is sexy af :D if there is category for that ! Also VW has such boring designs, the changes are very slight, and that controversial diesel engine emission software.. Mazda won i think.

[@raduvlad4429]

+011Srbija are you a 5 years old kid?the new passat is the best quality car out of those 3 clearly and easily,I do agree it doesn t look as good as the superb or mazda 6(my favourite) though.But looks aren t everything,the new passat is good looking shut up already with this boring non sense ,it is an elegant bussiness car it s not meant to be exhibitionist.

[@011Srbija]

+Radu First of all you can't tell me what to do or what to like or not, I said my opinion, and you can like it or not, next time you don't have to comment on my comment section, say your opinion for you!

[@autogefuehl]

+Radu Vlad everyone can state their opinion here, please be gentle!

[@majbthrd]

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. :(

[@kianhercule]

MAZDA KODO design is gorgeous

[@tanishqghadge]

Skoda superb anytime 👍👌💗

[@TheRTPatriot]

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

[@patrickkhchong]

Well done Thomas! Greetings all the way from Singapore. Thumbs up!!

[@autogefuehl]

+Patrick Chong thanks and best wishes to singapore!

[@xedosclau]

Superb it is most spacious, more interior space than bigger class e classe , 5 series. Etc.

[@denisw.3831]

Skoda Octavia Superb i like it.i wonder how much it will cost me to import one to East Africa(Kenya)

[@igorgacov5548]

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

[@BB-mt2xb]

Mazda 💪🏻❤️

[@worldolivier]

Superbe test XD ! In design, i'll definitely choice the Mazda 6 by his enjoy and elegance face ;) To driving, maybe the passat

[@autogefuehl]

+Wold OliviO thanks =)

[@derbigpr500]

It would be nice if you had the Talisman in the comparison too. :P

[@autogefuehl]

+derbigpr500 any other car missing? :D

[@derbigpr500]

+Autogefühl Yea, Ferrari 488 in my garage is missing. :P

[@autogefuehl]

+derbigpr500 Enjoy a Ferrari California meanwhile: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWrdgKSgZbKbqrs

[@sevecc]

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 :)

[@autogefuehl]

thanks for joining us !

[@jayjohnben]

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!

[@autogefuehl]

+jayjohnben thx tune in for more! Interior build quality is better with the germans however that doesnt mean they have better engines

[@VioletGiraffe]

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 :)

[@autogefuehl]

+VioletGiraffe great that you realize how much effort we put in!

[@beast-breach]

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

[@dragospahontu]

Did you buy a Camry?

[@joaobaptista9398]

Great work as always Thomas! Keep your awesome work coming!

[@autogefuehl]

+Joao Baptista appreciated!

[@kevinn1158]

Great 3 way review Thomas! Unfortunately, two of these cars are not available in NA. (Our Passat is much bigger, older chassis, basically ugly and cheap.) Booohoooo. Unbelievable that Mazda would cheap out on the Navi screen. This is the one thing everybody notices immediately. How much does it cost to increase resolution and it's size by an inch or two?? You can produce a top contender but if you cheap out on these little details it kills your competitiveness. I remember sitting in the latest Golf GTI and it had a tiny screen. Terrible. I'd never buy a 40k dollar car with the screen like that.

[@autogefuehl]

+kevin n thanks kevin! yeah its a shame Skoda doesnt deliver to the US yet and also that the old Passat is still for the US. Thats one big reason why the sales in the US are down for VW

[@majbthrd]

+Autogefühl It is a downright peculiar strategy IMHO: VW set about several years ago to sell cheapened, enlarged vehicles specifically for the U.S. (that don't necessarily even leverage their new modular architecture... another grand plan); meanwhile, the non-premium manufacturers are now common-izing vehicles with Europe and their quality keeps getting closer and closer to premium

[@kevinn1158]

Peter Lawrence You articulated my point exactly, especially with respect to the modular chassis architecture. NA should align it's regulations with Europe so the automakers can continue to streamline their manufacturing process.

[@yaroslav.anniuk]

superb!))

[@clyh88]

From this video we can clearly see the japanese design aerodynamic is more attractive , proportionate , sexier then the europeans. counterparts

[@andreas-pk4uq]

1st place mazda 6 2nd place- skoda superb, but i likte the station wagon bether on this car. 4rd place, is the vw passat. also like the station wagon bether here.

[@uramalakia]

I could listen to him read a dictionary. :) Excellent review.

[@autogefuehl]

+uramalakia :-)