The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 SKYACTIV-Drive (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

€ 32,700
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 SKYACTIV-Drive (15 - 16) Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
€ 38,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500

ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 SKYACTIV-Drive (15 - 16)
72.4
82.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT 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
58.1 in
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 SKYACTIV-Drive (15 - 16)
111.4
191.7
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
109.7
187.7
191.7 in
Length
187.7 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 SKYACTIV-Drive (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.63 %
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)

General

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
217 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.29 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
19 lb/hp
15.29 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
651 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
651 mi
VW Passat 2.0 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data