The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (10 - 13)
€ 26,200
€ 37,800
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 i-ELOOP is 1.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3719 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
677 lb
18.2 %
General
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
GJ
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
143 hp
168 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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21.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.14 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
21.27 lb/hp
22.14 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
42 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
47 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
688 mi
Range
741 mi
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
688 mi
741 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI 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).
117.3 kWh
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
106.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 145 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1307 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft
