The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 37,800
€ 44,400
€ 37,800
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 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP is 1.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6.
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 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
189.2
106.8
187.8
189.2 in
Length
187.8 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
635 lb
16.25 %
General
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 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 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 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
310 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Performance
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
18.92 lb/hp
13.21 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
51 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
41 mpg
city
19 mpg
59 mpg
highway
32 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
838 mi
Range
454 mi
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
838 mi
454 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
176.2 kWh
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
94.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 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
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
