The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

€ 25,500
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (15 - 16) Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
€ 30,500
 VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (15 - 16)
72.4
82.3
57.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
72.1
82
72.4 in
Width
72.1 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (15 - 16)
111.4
191.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
191.7 in
Length
187.7 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.71 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

General

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
GJ
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
21.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.54 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
21.2 lb/hp
27.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
43 mpg
64 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
55 mpg
51 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
991 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
700 mi
991 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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).
76.1 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
104.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data