The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..)
€ 43,200
€ 42,400
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 184.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
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 184
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3607 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
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 184
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
181 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
328 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
328 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.93 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
19.93 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
46 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-D 184
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 184
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 184
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 184
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
