The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13)
€ 30,100
€ 23,000
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.4 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 6 1.8.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mazda 6 1.8
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.7
70.7
78.5
71.7 in
Width
70.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56.7 in
106.8
187.8
107.3
187.2
187.8 in
Length
187.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mazda 6 1.8
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.62 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mazda 6 1.8
B7
Generation
GH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mazda 6 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CKM*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Mazda 6 1.8
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 1.8
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mazda 6 1.8
137 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
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20.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.59 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
20.69 lb/hp
25.59 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mazda 6 1.8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
36 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
669 mi
Range
603 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
669 mi
603 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
125 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
125 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Mazda 6 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
