The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14)
€ 30,900
€ 30,400
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 15 is 4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 15
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.98 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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 15
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
138 hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
18.6 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
47 mpg
highway
59 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
642 mi
Range
925 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
925 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
