The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sedan 2.0 DISI Activematic (10 - 10) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 26,700

€ 44,300

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat GTE
56.7
70.7
78.5
57.3
72.1
82
70.7 in
Width
72.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
56.7 in
Height
57.3 in
107.3
187.2
109.9
187.7
187.2 in
Length
187.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat GTE
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
655 lb
17.25 %

General
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat GTE
GH
Generation
B8
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
153 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
153 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
142 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
142 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat GTE
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE
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20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
20.54 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
31 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
22 mpg
city
No data
41 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
523 mi
Range
1827 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
523 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
144 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data