The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 25,400
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 6 1.8 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
56.7
70.7
78.5
57.9
71.7
81.2
70.7 in
Width
71.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.7 in
Height
57.9 in
107.3
187.2
106.8
188.8
187.2 in
Length
188.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.85 %
General
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
GH
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
118 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
122 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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25.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
25.59 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
603 mi
Range
690 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
603 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
125 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
