The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 26,200
€ 44,300
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 0.2 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat GTE
57.1
72.4
82.3
57.3
72.1
82
72.4 in
Width
72.1 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.1 in
Height
57.3 in
111.4
191.7
109.9
187.7
191.7 in
Length
187.7 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat GTE
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
765 lb
20.15 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
143 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat GTE
129 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
▶ REPLAY
21.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
21.2 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
43 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
33 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
700 mi
Range
1827 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
700 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
104.1 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
