The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
€ 36,100

€ 33,600

€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP is 1.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3514 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.02 %

General
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
GJ
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
189 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
189 hp
168 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
189 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
189 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
16.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
16.92 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
37 mpg
50 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
602 mi
Range
925 mi
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
602 mi
925 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
121.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1292 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











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