The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 25,000
€ 33,900
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57.1
72.4
82.3
58.1
72.1
82
72.4 in
Width
72.1 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.1 in
Height
58.1 in
111.4
191.5
109.7
187.7
191.5 in
Length
187.7 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
10.96 %
General
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
GJ
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
155 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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21.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
21.2 lb/hp
23 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
43 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
33 mpg
city
46 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
700 mi
Range
954 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
700 mi
954 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
88.5 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
104.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
