The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (18 - ..)
€ 27,500

€ 29,000

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
57.6
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
57.6 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.59 %

General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
B7
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
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
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
143 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
123 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.6 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
31.9 lb/hp
22.6 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57 mpg
38 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
1061 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1061 mi
621 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
84.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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