The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 23,000
€ 42,000
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
56.7
70.7
78.5
58.1
72.1
82
70.7 in
Width
72.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.7 in
Height
58.1 in
107.3
187.2
109.7
187.7
187.2 in
Length
187.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3609 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
589 lb
16.32 %
General
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
GH
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
118 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
122 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
122 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
25.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.3 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
25.59 lb/hp
19.3 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
36 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
603 mi
Range
804 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
603 mi
804 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
104.9 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1351 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
