The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17)
€ 33,000
€ 33,600
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 165 is 4.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and an inch 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
58.1
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
111.4
191.7
109.7
187.7
191.7 in
Length
187.7 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.33 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
GJ
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
163 hp
148 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
157 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
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19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.36 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
19.83 lb/hp
22.36 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
52 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
36 mpg
52 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
593 mi
Range
912 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
593 mi
912 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).
92.5 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
123.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 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
1188 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
