The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 30,300

€ 34,900

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 15 is 1.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT.
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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 15
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.62 %

General
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
GJ
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Performance
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
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19.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.64 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
19.14 lb/hp
21.64 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
46 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
642 mi
Range
719 mi
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
719 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
96.6 kWh
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











47.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
50.4 cu ft