The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194 SKYACTIV-Drive (18 - ..)
€ 43,200
€ 37,700
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘ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 194.
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
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 194
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3389 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.75 %
General
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
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
2.5 L / 122 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
191 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
191 hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
190 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
190 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
Performance
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
35 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
32 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
454 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
575 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
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).
127 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
127 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 194
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1230 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
