The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14)
€ 26,200

€ 28,500

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 i-ELOOP is 1.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
58.3
72.4
82.3
59.4
71.7
81.2
72.4 in
Width
71.7 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
58.3 in
Height
59.4 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 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3411 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.79 %

General
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
143 hp
104 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
128 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
21.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.8 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
21.27 lb/hp
32.8 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
42 mpg
55 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
highway
62 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
688 mi
Range
1012 mi
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
688 mi
1012 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
88.5 kWh
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
106.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











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