The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 43,200
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 3.6 V6.
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
776 lb
20.44 %
General
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 3.6 V6
GH
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
118 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
122 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 3.6 V6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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25.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
25.59 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
36 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
47 mpg
highway
32 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
603 mi
Range
454 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
603 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
125 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 1.8
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
