The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 29,000
€ 32,400
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.8 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
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 1.8 TSI
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.35 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.8 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
157 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
22.6 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
38 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
621 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
621 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
132.6 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
117.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
