The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)

€ 25,500
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (15 - 16) Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
€ 36,800
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (15 - 16)
72.4
82.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (15 - 16)
111.4
191.7
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3629 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
597 lb
16.45 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)

General

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
GJ
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
168 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
21.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
21.2 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
43 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
51 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
754 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
700 mi
754 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
115.2 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
104.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data