The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (13 - 14)
€ 33,000

€ 37,500

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 165 is 4 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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 165
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
406 lb
11.16 %

General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
GJ
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
163 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
157 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
19.83 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
36 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
47 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
593 mi
Range
754 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
593 mi
754 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
115.2 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
123.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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