The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mazda 6 Sedan 2.0 DISI (10 - 13)
€ 43,200
€ 25,900
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Passat 3.6 V6 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 2.0 DISI.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
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 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
710 lb
18.7 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
B7
Generation
GH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
153 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
153 hp
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
▶ REPLAY
12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
34 mpg
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
32 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
454 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
577 mi
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 2.0 DISI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
