The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 30,300
€ 40,700
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘ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 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
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 15
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
461 lb
12.96 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
19 lb/hp
19.03 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
48 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
48 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
47 mpg
highway
55 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
642 mi
Range
837 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
837 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 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
1336 lb
13.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
