The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 42,400
€ 43,200
€ 42,400
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184 is 4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 3.6 V6.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
VW Passat 3.6 V6
57.1
72.4
82.3
57.9
71.7
81.2
72.4 in
Width
71.7 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
111.4
191.7
106.8
187.8
191.7 in
Length
187.8 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3607 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
VW Passat 3.6 V6
GJ
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
181 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
328 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
328 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
VW Passat 3.6 V6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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19.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
19.93 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
46 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
40 mpg
city
19 mpg
52 mpg
highway
32 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
756 mi
Range
454 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
756 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 SKYACTIV-D 184
104.9 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
