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

€ 31,600

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 15 i-ELOOP is 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion.
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
58.3
72.4
82.3
59.1
72.1
82
72.4 in
Width
72.1 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.3 in
Height
59.1 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 SCR BlueMotion
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.97 %

General
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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 SCR BlueMotion
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Performance
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
128 mph
Maximum Speed
129 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 SCR BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
19.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.12 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
19.14 lb/hp
28.12 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
39 mpg
62 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
47 mpg
highway
69 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
642 mi
Range
965 mi
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
642 mi
965 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
113.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
VW Passat SportWagen 1.6 TDI SCR BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft











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