The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
€ 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 TDI BMT.
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.86 %
General
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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21.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.47 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
21.2 lb/hp
20.47 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
43 mpg
51 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
700 mi
Range
946 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
700 mi
946 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
94.6 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
104.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
