The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF (19 - ..)
€ 28,500
€ 31,600
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 15 is 3.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF.
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.5 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
188
191.5 in
Length
188 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.5 %
General
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
GJ
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Performance
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
18.6 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
642 mi
Range
774 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
774 mi
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
100.4 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.5 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
