The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)

€ 30,900
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16) Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
€ 37,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500

ⓘ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 15 is 4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16)
72.4
82.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16)
111.4
191.7
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
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 TDI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
16.66 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)

General

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
GJ
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
18.6 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
754 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
754 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
115.2 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data