The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
€ 31,700

€ 30,600

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 i-ELOOP is 4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 i-ELOOP
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
492 lb
13.97 %

General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
GJ
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
163 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
134 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
18.6 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
40 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31 mpg
city
20.2 lb
48 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
653 mi
Range
303 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
653 mi
303 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
31.5 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
111.8 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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