The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sedan 2.0 DISI (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 25,900
€ 26,200
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 6 2.0 DISI 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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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 2.0 DISI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.6 %
General
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
GH
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
153 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
153 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
142 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
142 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
20.17 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
34 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
577 mi
Range
1012 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
577 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
88.5 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
130.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
