The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI (11 - 14) vs. Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13)
€ 30,400
€ 23,000
€ 30,400
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 2.0 BlueTDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 6 1.8.
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 6 1.8
57.9
71.7
81.2
56.7
70.7
78.5
71.7 in
Width
70.7 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.9 in
Height
56.7 in
106.8
187.8
107.3
187.2
187.8 in
Length
187.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 6 1.8
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.29 %
General
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 6 1.8
B7
Generation
GH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 6 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMP
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
138 hp
118 hp
Mazda 6 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 1.8
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 6 1.8
132 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.59 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
25.24 lb/hp
25.59 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 6 1.8
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
36 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
59 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
925 mi
Range
603 mi
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
925 mi
603 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
125 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
125 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 BlueTDI
Mazda 6 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
