The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
€ 30,300

€ 32,800

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 15
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.22 %

General
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
GJ
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
19 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
642 mi
Range
283 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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