The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 6 Sedan 2.0 DISI Activematic (10 - 10)
€ 27,500
€ 26,700
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mazda 6 2.0 DISI.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
57.6
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
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.3 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
B7
Generation
GH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
153 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
153 hp
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
▶ REPLAY
31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
31.9 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
45 mpg
city
22 mpg
65 mpg
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
1061 mi
Range
523 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1061 mi
523 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
144 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
84.3 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
