The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 25,000
€ 32,600
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
57.1
72.4
82.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
72.4 in
Width
71.7 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
111.4
191.5
106.8
187.8
191.5 in
Length
187.8 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
14.11 %
General
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
GJ
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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21.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
21.2 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
43 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
700 mi
Range
836 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
700 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
107 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
104.1 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
