The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

€ 30,900
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16) Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
€ 44,300
 VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat GTE
€ 30,900
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 15 is 4.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat GTE
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16)
72.4
82.3
57.3
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16)
111.4
191.7
Blueprint VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
109.9
187.7
191.7 in
Length
187.7 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat GTE
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
765 lb
20.15 %
VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)

General

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
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 15
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE

Performance

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat GTE
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE

▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
18.6 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
31 mpg
city
No data
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
1827 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data