The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 25,500

€ 33,600

€ 25,500
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 SKYACTIV-G 145 is 1.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI.
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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 2.0 BlueTDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3633 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
591 lb
16.27 %

General
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
138 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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21.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.33 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
21.27 lb/hp
26.33 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
688 mi
Range
821 mi
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
688 mi
821 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
106.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1305 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











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