The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 17) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..)
€ 33,600

€ 34,800

€ 33,600
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4511 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %

General
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
B8
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
163 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
157 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
157 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Performance
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
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22.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
22.36 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
38 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
912 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
912 mi
621 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 165
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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