The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Gasoline) (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13)
€ 32,800
€ 23,000
€ 32,800
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 EcoFuel 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 EcoFuel
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 EcoFuel
Mazda 6 1.8
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
549 lb
15.38 %
General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mazda 6 1.8
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
118 hp
Mazda 6 1.8
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 1.8
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mazda 6 1.8
133 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
▶ REPLAY
24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.59 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
25.59 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mazda 6 1.8
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
35 mpg
36 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
47 mpg
8.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
283 mi
Range
603 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
283 mi
603 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 EcoFuel
128.7 kWh
125 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mazda 6 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
