The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 25,500
€ 25,400
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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-G 145 is 2.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
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
188.8
191.7 in
Length
188.8 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.5 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
GJ
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
21.2 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
700 mi
Range
690 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
700 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
