The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP SKYACTIV-Drive (16 - 18)
€ 44,400

€ 33,500

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP.
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 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
189.2
187.8 in
Length
189.2 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
3909 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
789 lb
20.19 %

General
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 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 SKYACTIV-G 15 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 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
296 hp
163 hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
Performance
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
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13.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.14 lb/hp
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
13.21 lb/hp
19.14 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
25 mpg
39 mpg
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
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 SportWagen 3.6 V6
454 mi
642 mi
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Passat SportWagen 3.6 V6
Mazda 6 Station Wagon SKYACTIV-G 15 i-ELOOP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1206 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.8 cu ft











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