The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
€ 25,000
€ 45,200
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 is 1.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
58.3
72.4
82.3
59.7
72.1
82
72.4 in
Width
72.1 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.3 in
Height
59.7 in
108.3
189
109.7
187.7
189 in
Length
187.7 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
783 lb
20.47 %
General
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
GJ
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
237 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
155 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 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
289 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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21.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.14 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
21.27 lb/hp
16.14 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
43 mpg
43 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
700 mi
Range
746 mi
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
700 mi
746 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
113.1 kWh
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
104.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft
47.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft
