The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 SKYACTIV-Drive (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 14)
€ 32,700
€ 35,700
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘ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 TSI.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3404 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.99 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
207 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
19 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
31 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
642 mi
Range
565 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
565 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
