The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 18) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145 (18 - ..)
€ 29,800
€ 29,000
€ 29,800
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 BMT is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
58.1
72.1
82
57.1
72.4
82.3
72.1 in
Width
72.4 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
58.1 in
Height
57.1 in
109.7
187.7
111.4
191.7
187.7 in
Length
191.7 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
3183 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.52 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
B8
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 SKYACTIV-G 145
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
143 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
128 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.6 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
26.97 lb/hp
22.6 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
38 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
917 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
917 mi
621 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 BMT
82.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 145
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
