The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (10 - 14) vs. Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 (13 - 15)
€ 26,200
€ 28,500
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 BMT is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 2.0 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
191.5
187.8 in
Length
191.5 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.26 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
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 BMT
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
163 hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
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31.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
31.78 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
39 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
1012 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
1012 mi
642 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
