The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG (Natural Gas) (11 - 13) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP (15 - 18)
€ 32,800

€ 37,800

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 EcoFuel is 4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP.
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
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 EcoFuel
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
3569 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.26 %

General
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
B7
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
Straight-four engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
173 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
148 hp
173 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
162 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
Performance
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
133 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
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24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
24.11 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
52 mpg
( 59 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.)
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
6 MPGe
59 MPGe
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
20.6 lb
city
43 mpg
12.4 lb
highway
60 mpg
46 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
303 mi
Range
856 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
303 mi
856 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
31.5 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
31.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.4 TSI EcoFuel
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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