The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16)
€ 43,200
€ 30,900
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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-G 15.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
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-G 15
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
765 lb
20.15 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
B7
Generation
GJ
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 SKYACTIV-G 15
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
163 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
39 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
32 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
454 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
642 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
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).
113.6 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
