The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 26,200
€ 32,000
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57.1
72.4
82.3
58.1
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
111.4
191.7
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 i-ELOOP
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.75 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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 i-ELOOP
143 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
21.2 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
43 mpg
57 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
51 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
700 mi
Range
894 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
700 mi
894 mi
VW Passat 1.6 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).
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 BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
