The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 25,500
€ 33,800
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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-G 145 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-G 145
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-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.35 %
General
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
158 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
155 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
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21.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.47 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
21.27 lb/hp
21.47 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
42 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
688 mi
Range
702 mi
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
688 mi
702 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
117.5 kWh
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
106.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
