The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 30,400
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.29 %
General
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
GH
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
118 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
122 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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25.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
25.59 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
47 mpg
highway
59 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
603 mi
Range
925 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
603 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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
