The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 1.8 (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 24,100

€ 31,100

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 1.8 is 0.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and an inch lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI.
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 1.8
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
58.7
70.7
78.5
59.7
71.7
81.2
70.7 in
Width
71.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
58.7 in
Height
59.7 in
107.3
188.4
106.8
187.8
188.4 in
Length
187.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 1.8
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3336 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.82 %

General
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 1.8
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
GH
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 1.8
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 1.8
118 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 1.8
122 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 1.8
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
26.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.11 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 1.8
26.63 lb/hp
21.11 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 1.8
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 1.8
35 mpg
36 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
593 mi
Range
669 mi
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 1.8
593 mi
669 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 1.8
127 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 1.8
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft