The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 18) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..)
€ 35,200
€ 34,800
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 BMT is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165.
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
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 1.8 TSI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4511 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.21 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
B8
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
178 hp
163 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
144 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
18.33 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
40 mpg
38 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
695 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
695 mi
621 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.8 TSI BMT
111.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
