Diesel and petrol · 2002–2023

Mazda Mazda6

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Mazda Mazda6. By the official figures, the 2023 uses 7.4 L/100km: 38 mpg UK, 32 mpg US.

Mazda Mazda6 in red
Fuel use
7.4 L/100km
2023 official
UK mpg
38 mpg
US mpg
32 mpg
On a full tank
839 km
62 L tank

What a Mazda6 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$21.73 per 100 km$2,390
Australia$2.41/L petrol$17.81 per 100 km$1,977
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£20.74 per 100 miles£1,452
United States$4.35/gal petrol$13.68 per 100 miles$1,846

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.

GJ (3rd generation), 2013–2024

Specs for the 2.5 Skyactiv-G sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
GJ (3rd generation)
Built
2013-2024
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,869 mm
Width
1,839 mm
Height
1,450 mm
Wheelbase
2,830 mm
Kerb weight
1,415 kg
Boot
481 L

Engine

Engine
2.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
2,243 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
131 kW
Torque
233 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.2 L/100km
Fuel tank
62 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2013
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes

GH (2nd generation), 2008–2012

Specs for the 2.5 sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
GH (2nd generation)
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
Fuel tank
64 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2008

GG/GY (1st generation), 2002–2007

Specs for the 2.3 sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
GG/GY (1st generation)
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

Euro NCAP
★★★★☆
Euro NCAP tested
2002

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2023Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2022Petrol7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2021Petrol7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2020Petrol7.2 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2020Diesel5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2019Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2019Diesel5.3 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2018Petrol6.8 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2018Diesel5.4 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2017Petrol6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2017Diesel5.4 L/100km52 mpg44 mpg—
2016Petrol6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2016Diesel5.4 L/100km52 mpg44 mpg—
2015Petrol6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2015Diesel5.4 L/100km52 mpg44 mpg—
2014Petrol6.5 L/100km44 mpg36 mpg—
2014Diesel5.4 L/100km52 mpg43 mpg—
2013Petrol7.0 L/100km40 mpg34 mpg—
2013Diesel5.4 L/100km52 mpg43 mpg—
2012Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2012Diesel5.2 L/100km54 mpg45 mpg—
2011Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2010Petrol8.7 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2010Diesel5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2009Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2009Diesel5.5 L/100km51 mpg43 mpg—
2008Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2007Petrol8.9 L/100km32 mpg26 mpg—
2006Petrol8.9 L/100km32 mpg26 mpg—
2005Petrol8.9 L/100km32 mpg26 mpg—
2004Petrol9.2 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2003Petrol8.7 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2002Petrol8.7 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—

Mazda Mazda6 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Mazda Mazda6?

The 2023 Mazda Mazda6 uses 7.4 L/100km by its official figures: 38 mpg in UK gallons and 32 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Mazda Mazda6 cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,390 in New Zealand, $1,977 in Australia, £1,452 in United Kingdom, $1,846 in United States.

How far does a Mazda Mazda6 go on a full tank?

About 839 km (521 miles) from its 62 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Mazda Mazda6's boot?

481 L, for the 2.5 Skyactiv-G sedan.

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