Diesel and petrol · 2003–2021
Mazda 6
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Mazda 6. By the official figures, the 2021 uses 9.1 L/100km: 31 mpg UK, 26 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 9.1 L/100km
- 2021 official
- UK mpg
- 31 mpg
- US mpg
- 26 mpg
- On a full tank
- 685 km
- 62 L tank
What a 6 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $26.61 per 100 km | $2,927 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $21.81 per 100 km | $2,421 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £25.40 per 100 miles | £1,778 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $16.75 per 100 miles | $2,261 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
GL, third generation, 2021
Specs for the 2021 Mazda6 Touring sedan, 2.5L petrol, 6-speed automatic, FWD (Australian market); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- GL, third generation
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,865 mm
- Width
- 1,840 mm
- Height
- 1,450 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,830 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.2 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,536 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 1,500 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 550 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,488 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 140 kW
- Torque
- 252 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7 L/100km
- CO₂
- 172 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 62 L
Ownership
- Service every
- 10,000 km
- Service every
- 12 months
- Tyres
- 225/55 R17
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
GL, 2020
Specs for the 2020 Mazda 6 Touring sedan, 2.5L naturally aspirated petrol, 6-speed automatic (Australia); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- GL
- Built in
- Japan
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,865 mm
- Width
- 1,840 mm
- Height
- 1,450 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,830 mm
- Ground clearance
- 165 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.2 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,471 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 1,500 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 550 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,488 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 140 kW
- Torque
- 252 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7 L/100km
- CO₂
- 164 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 62 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- Airbags
- 6
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Ownership
- Tyres
- 225/55 R17
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
GJ/GL, 2013–2027
Specs for the 2.5 Sport sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- GJ/GL
- Built
- 2013-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,865 mm
- Width
- 1,840 mm
- Height
- 1,450 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,830 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,470 kg
- Boot
- 474 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,488 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 138 kW
- Torque
- 250 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7 L/100km
- CO₂
- 164 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 62 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2013
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2013
- Airbags
- 6
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
GJ (3rd generation), 2012–2018
Specs for the 2.2 SkyActiv-D; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- GJ (3rd generation)
- Built
- 2012-2018
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,771 mm
- Width
- 1,818 mm
- Height
- 1,458 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,778 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,583 kg
- Boot
- 504 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.2 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 2,091 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 110 kW
- Torque
- 371 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 4.6 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 63 L
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2012
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2013
GH, 2008–2012
Specs for the 2.5 Classic sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- GH
- Built
- 2008-2012
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,750 mm
- Width
- 1,796 mm
- Height
- 1,466 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,725 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,363 kg
- Boot
- 501 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 108 kW
- Torque
- 184 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.2 L/100km
- CO₂
- 211 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 64 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2008
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2008
- Airbags
- 6
GG/GY, 2002–2007
Specs for the 2.3 Classic sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- GG/GY
- Built
- 2002-2007
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,709 mm
- Width
- 1,789 mm
- Height
- 1,459 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,375 kg
- Boot
- 501 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.3 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,261 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 122 kW
- Torque
- 206 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.8 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 64 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★☆
- ANCAP tested
- 2002
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★☆
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2002
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
Mazda 6 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Mazda 6?
The 2021 Mazda 6 uses 9.1 L/100km by its official figures: 31 mpg in UK gallons and 26 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Mazda 6 cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,927 in New Zealand, $2,421 in Australia, £1,778 in United Kingdom, $2,261 in United States.
How far does a Mazda 6 go on a full tank?
About 685 km (426 miles) from its 62 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Mazda 6 tow?
1,500 kg braked, for the 2021 Mazda6 Touring sedan, 2.5L petrol, 6-speed automatic, FWD (Australian market).
How big is the Mazda 6's boot?
474 L, for the 2021 Mazda6 Touring sedan, 2.5L petrol, 6-speed automatic, FWD (Australian market).
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