The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mazda 6 Estate 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 44,400

€ 38,100

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6 is 2.9 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 3.6 cm taller than the Mazda 6 Estate 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP.
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 Estate 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
1516
1820
2062
1480
1840
2090
1820 mm
Width
1840 mm
2062 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2090 mm
1516 mm
Height
1480 mm
2712
4771
2750
4800
4771 mm
Length
4800 mm
2712 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 Estate 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
1773 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2320 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg

Weight Difference:
268 kg
15.12 %

General
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 Estate 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
B7
Generation
GJ
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 Estate 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3597 CC
Engine Capacity
2191 CC
296 bhp
at 6600 rpm
Power
173 bhp
at 4500 rpm
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
296 bhp
173 bhp
Mazda 6 Estate 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
350 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
420 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
350 NM
420 NM
Mazda 6 Estate 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
Performance
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 Estate 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 Estate 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
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5.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.7 kg/bhp
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
5.99 kg/bhp
8.7 kg/bhp
Mazda 6 Estate 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 Estate 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
30 mpg
58 mpg
Mazda 6 Estate 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
23 mpg
city
46 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
68 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
454 mi
Range
786 mi
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
454 mi
786 mi
Mazda 6 Estate 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mazda 6 Estate 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
215 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat Variant 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 Estate 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 175 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
547 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
588 L
Boot Capacity
522 L











1716 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1664 L