The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 30,900
€ 34,300
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 15 is 3.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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
188
191.7 in
Length
188 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.35 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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 15
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
18.6 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
47 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
642 mi
Range
853 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
853 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
88.5 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
