The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 25,000
€ 47,700
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘ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 TSI OPF.
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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 TSI OPF
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
16.66 %
General
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
GJ
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
268 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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21.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.57 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
21.2 lb/hp
13.57 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
43 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
700 mi
Range
595 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
700 mi
595 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
130.7 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
104.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
