The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 (13 - 15)
€ 30,100
€ 25,000
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
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 1.8 TSI
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
3311 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.46 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
B7
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 hp
143 hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
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20.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.2 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
20.96 lb/hp
21.2 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
43 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
630 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
630 mi
700 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
130.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
