The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 25,800
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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
187.8
187.2 in
Length
187.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.6 %
General
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 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 BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.66 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
25.59 lb/hp
26.66 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
36 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
47 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
603 mi
Range
737 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
603 mi
737 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
