The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 SKYACTIV-Drive (15 - 16)
€ 32,800
€ 32,700
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT is 4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.1
72.4
82.3
71.7 in
Width
72.4 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
106.8
187.8
111.4
191.7
187.8 in
Length
191.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.83 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
B7
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
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
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
163 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
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21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
21.04 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
39 mpg
39 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
713 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
713 mi
642 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
115.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
