The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 25,500
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (15 - 16) Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
€ 38,600
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (15 - 16)
72.4
82.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
72.1
82
72.4 in
Width
72.1 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.1 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (15 - 16)
111.4
191.7
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
191.7 in
Length
188 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.14 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
GJ
Generation
B8
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 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
187 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
21.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
21.2 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
651 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
700 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 2.0 TSI OPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data