The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

€ 34,800
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..) Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
€ 51,500
 VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,500

ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
57.1
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..)
72.4
82.3
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..)
111.4
191.7
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
109.7
188
191.7 in
Length
188 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4511 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
511 lb
13.4 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)

General

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
GJ
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
163 hp
237 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
157 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.09 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
20.26 lb/hp
16.09 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
38 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
720 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
621 mi
720 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
117.3 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
117.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data