The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP AWD SKYACTIV-Drive (15 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 43,600

€ 28,300

€ 43,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI 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
189.2
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.4 %

General
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
GJ
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
173 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
173 hp
120 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
310 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
310 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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19.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
19.88 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
44 mpg
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
598 mi
Range
713 mi
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
598 mi
713 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
111 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).
115.6 kWh
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
111 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1329 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











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