The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 18) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18)
€ 33,500

€ 33,100

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 i-ELOOP is 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT.
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
58.3
72.4
82.3
59.7
72.1
82
72.4 in
Width
72.1 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.3 in
Height
59.7 in
108.3
189.2
109.7
187.7
189.2 in
Length
187.7 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.65 %

General
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
GJ
Generation
B8
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
163 hp
118 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
19.14 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
39 mpg
59 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
52 mpg
47 mpg
highway
64 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
642 mi
Range
917 mi
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
642 mi
917 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 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).
82.2 kWh
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
113.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











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