The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14)
€ 25,500
€ 32,800
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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-G 145
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3569 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
538 lb
15.07 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
155 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
129 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
21.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
21.2 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
43 mpg
35 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.2 gal
700 mi
Range
283 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
700 mi
283 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
128.7 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
