The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sedan 2.0 DISI Activematic (10 - 10) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 26,700
€ 32,400
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.07 %
General
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
GH
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
153 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
153 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
20.54 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
31 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
523 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
523 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
132.6 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
144 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
