The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 33,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 is 1.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI.
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
58.3
72.4
82.3
59.7
71.7
81.2
72.4 in
Width
71.7 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
58.3 in
Height
59.7 in
108.3
189
106.8
187.8
189 in
Length
187.8 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.03 %
General
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
GJ
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Performance
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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21.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
21.27 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
43 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
700 mi
Range
613 mi
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
700 mi
613 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
104.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1276 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
47.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
