The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15 (13 - 15)
€ 32,400
€ 28,500
€ 32,400
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 1.8 TSI 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 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
3344 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.36 %
General
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
B7
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
158 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 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
Performance
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
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21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
21.16 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
39 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
43 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
621 mi
642 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Mazda 6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 15
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
