The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

€ 30,300
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 Automatic (13 - 15) Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
€ 33,400
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
€ 30,300
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 15 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 15
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
58.3
Blueprint Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 Automatic (13 - 15)
72.4
82.3
59.7
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 Automatic (13 - 15)
108.3
189
Blueprint VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
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 15
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 Automatic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.77 %
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)

General

Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
163 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 15
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI

Performance

Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI

 REPLAY
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 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
33 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
613 mi
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
613 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
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).
134.5 kWh
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat SportWagen 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 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