The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 SKYACTIV-Drive (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 32,700
€ 32,800
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.83 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
GJ
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
19 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
642 mi
Range
713 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
713 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI 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).
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).
115.6 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
