The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 34,800
€ 35,200
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI BMT
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4511 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.21 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
163 hp
178 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
157 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
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20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
20.26 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
38 mpg
40 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
621 mi
Range
695 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
621 mi
695 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI 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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
117.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
