The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 17)
€ 23,000
€ 36,300
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 BMT.
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 BMT
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.98 %
General
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
GH
Generation
B8
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 TDI SCR BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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25.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
25.59 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
36 mpg
56 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
25 mpg
city
47 mpg
47 mpg
highway
64 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
603 mi
Range
976 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
603 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
86.4 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
125 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
