The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 6 Sedan 2.0 DISI Activematic (10 - 10) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

€ 26,700
Mazda 6 Sedan 2.0 DISI Activematic (10 - 10) Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
€ 32,600
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
56.7
Blueprint Mazda 6 Sedan 2.0 DISI Activematic (10 - 10)
70.7
78.5
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mazda 6 Sedan 2.0 DISI Activematic (10 - 10)
107.3
187.2
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Mazda 6 Sedan 2.0 DISI Activematic (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
10.99 %
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)

General

Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
GH
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
153 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
153 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
142 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
142 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 2.0 DISI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

 REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
20.54 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
31 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
523 mi
Range
836 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
523 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
107 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
144 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data