The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 2.5 (10 - 13) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 31,900
€ 44,400
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 2.5 is 0.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and an inch lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6.
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 2.5
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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 2.5
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
635 lb
16.25 %
General
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 2.5
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
GH
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 2.5
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 2.5
168 hp
296 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
167 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 2.5
167 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Performance
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 2.5
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 2.5
19.49 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 2.5
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 2.5
29 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
37 mpg
highway
32 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
491 mi
Range
454 mi
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 2.5
491 mi
454 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
176.2 kWh
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 2.5
153.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 Sport Station Wagon 2.5
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
