The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 14)
€ 30,900

€ 32,400

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 15 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 15
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 15
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
487 lb
13.8 %

General
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
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
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
138 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
133 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
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18.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
18.66 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
642 mi
Range
836 mi
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
836 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
107 kWh
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat SportWagen 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1343 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft











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