The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 38,100

€ 44,400

€ 38,100
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 Station Wagon 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP is 1.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6.
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
591 lb
15.12 %

General
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
GJ
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
173 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
173 hp
296 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
310 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
310 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Performance
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
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19.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
19.18 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
48 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
32 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
786 mi
Range
454 mi
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
786 mi
454 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 Station Wagon 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
100.7 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











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