The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14)
€ 34,800
€ 26,200
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 1.6 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 1.6 TDI BMT
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4511 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
GJ
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
163 hp
104 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
157 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.78 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
20.26 lb/hp
31.78 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
38 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
1012 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
621 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
88.5 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
117.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
