Have you ever seen a better looking pair of four-cylinder family sedans? Possibly, but the fact that these two four-doors manage to blend commuter-friendly engines with spacious interiors and top-shelf features makes them two of the most compelling family car choices on the road today.
So which one is the better overall choice? Senior Editor Erin Riches was tasked with finding out and pinning down an answer wasn't easy. Check out the final results and see if you agree in our latest family sedan comparison test.
Comparison: 2009 Mazda 6 vs. 2009 Volkswagen CC
hondacura4 says:
02:36 PM, 05/19/09
Interesting comparison however the Passat would make a better competitor to the 6 as the Passats interior is more useful vs the CC. The CC is bascially a styling excercise for VW, although a good one. The funny thing is the CC has a lower starting price vs the Passat.
My pick between the VW CC and the Mazda6i GT? The 6 due to its higher level of utility, sportier dynamics and feature content for the price.
My choice between the Passat and the 6? Id have to go with the Passat even though the 6 has sportier dynamics, lower price, higher value, the VW's higher level of refinement, premium feel, sophistication and polish win me over.
billt9 says:
07:07 PM, 05/19/09
The whole Edmunds staff would recommend the CC over the 6, but the scoring criteria has the Mazda6 come out on top?
Feature Content: 91.7 vs 25.0.
Wow a whopping 66.7 points of feature that nobody really got excited over... that begs the question whether those features are worth an extra 66.7 points...
I like the CC because it's nice inside. The exterior styling is bland in person.
estreka says:
09:29 PM, 05/19/09
Completely unrelated, but I saw one of those Mazda's with the crazy smiley face today. I thought it looked weird in pictures....
moparbad says:
10:11 AM, 05/20/09
Residual value for the CC is much higher than the Mazda6. As a Mazda fan and VW fan I must add that poor retained value is not applicable to all Mazda's as the 3 and Miata have very good retained value.
I would take the CC over the 6 for the trim levels tested. i Touring is a more compelling value compared the the CC.