The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 26,200
€ 27,500
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 i-ELOOP is 4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.1
72.4
82.3
57.6
71.7
81.2
72.4 in
Width
71.7 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
57.1 in
Height
57.6 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 i-ELOOP
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.65 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
GJ
Generation
B7
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 i-ELOOP
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
143 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
129 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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21.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
21.2 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
43 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
700 mi
Range
1061 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
700 mi
1061 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
104.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
