The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 18) vs. Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13)
€ 32,000
€ 23,000
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Mazda 6 1.8.
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 1.8
58.1
72.1
82
56.7
70.7
78.5
72.1 in
Width
70.7 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.1 in
Height
56.7 in
109.7
187.7
107.3
187.2
187.7 in
Length
187.2 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 1.8
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.09 %
General
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 1.8
B8
Generation
GH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
118 hp
118 hp
Mazda 6 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 1.8
Performance
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 1.8
128 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
▶ REPLAY
27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.59 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
27.26 lb/hp
25.59 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 1.8
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
36 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
51 mpg
city
25 mpg
62 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
894 mi
Range
603 mi
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
894 mi
603 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
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).
125 kWh
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.6 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
