The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 SKYACTIV-Drive (15 - 16) vs. VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel (Natural Gas) (10 - 13)
€ 32,700
€ 31,700
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel.
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3585 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
12.97 %
General
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
GJ
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CDG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
148 hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Performance
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
128 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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19.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.22 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
19.14 lb/hp
24.22 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
15.3 lb✽
( 6 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
6 MPGe
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31 mpg
city
20.6 lb
47 mpg
highway
12.4 lb
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 lb
642 mi
Range
303 mi
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
303 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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).
31.5 kWh
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
31.5 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15
VW Passat SportWagen 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49 cu ft
