The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 33,000
€ 43,700
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat GTE
57.1
72.4
82.3
58.4
72.1
82
72.4 in
Width
72.1 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.1 in
Height
58.4 in
111.4
191.7
109.7
191.9
191.7 in
Length
191.9 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat GTE
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
582 lb
15.26 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat GTE
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
163 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
157 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat GTE
134 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
19.83 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
36 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
29 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
593 mi
Range
2219 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
593 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
123.1 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
