The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..)
€ 43,200
€ 37,300
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 3.6 V6 is 4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
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
191.7
187.8 in
Length
191.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4788 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
5.64 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
B7
Generation
GJ
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
148 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.21 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
24.21 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
19 mpg
city
40 mpg
32 mpg
highway
52 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
454 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
756 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 150
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
