The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

€ 34,800
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..) Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
€ 30,500
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18) VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

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 4.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..)
72.4
82.3
57.5
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
72.1
82
72.4 in
Width
72.1 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..)
111.4
191.7
Blueprint VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)
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 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4511 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.6 %
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion (15 - 18)

General

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
GJ
Generation
B8
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 SCR BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
163 hp
118 hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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 SCR BlueMotion

Performance

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

 REPLAY
20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.54 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
20.26 lb/hp
27.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
38 mpg
64 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
991 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
621 mi
991 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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).
76.1 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
117.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data