The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 44,400
€ 36,100
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 SportWagen 3.6 V6 is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP.
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
59.7
71.7
81.2
58.3
72.4
82.3
71.7 in
Width
72.4 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
59.7 in
Height
58.3 in
106.8
187.8
108.3
189
187.8 in
Length
189 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
3909 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
712 lb
18.22 %
General
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
B7
Generation
GJ
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
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
189 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
296 hp
189 hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
189 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
189 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
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13.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.92 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
13.21 lb/hp
16.92 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
25 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
32 mpg
highway
46 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
454 mi
Range
602 mi
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
454 mi
602 mi
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 192 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.8 cu ft











48.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.1 cu ft
















