The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 30,600
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 EcoFuel.
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
14.28 %
General
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
118 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
122 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
122 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
25.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
25.59 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
36 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
603 mi
Range
283 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
603 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
125 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
