The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)

€ 28,500
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 (13 - 15) Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
€ 36,300
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300

ⓘ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 3.9 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 15
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 (13 - 15)
72.4
82.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 (13 - 15)
111.4
191.5
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
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 15
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.65 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)

General

Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
18.6 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
47 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
976 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data