The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)

€ 23,000
Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13) Mazda 6 1.8
€ 30,500
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14) VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

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
Blueprint Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13)
70.7
78.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13)
107.3
187.2
Blueprint VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
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
3269 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.62 %
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)

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 gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CKM*
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
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
118 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
122 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT

 REPLAY
25.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
25.59 lb/hp
20.69 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
38 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
36 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
603 mi
Range
702 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
603 mi
702 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).
117.5 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
125 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 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
1184 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data