2008-2012 6 OverviewMazda 6 Overview (2008 - 2012)
2008 - 2012
Tech Specs Summary
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- 118 - 137 mph
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- 8.0 - 11.8 seconds
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- 118 - 182 BHP
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- 34.4 - 54.3 mpg
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- 1,355 - 1,575 kg
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- 510 - 1,702 L (Hatchback)
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- 519 L (Saloon)
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- 519 - 1,751 L (Estate)
This generation of the Mazda 6 was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mazda between 2008 - 2012. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as a hatchback, saloon or estate. There are many power levels available from either a 1.8 L Inline 4 petrol engine or 2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine. It has double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 6 is the Mazda 6 2.5 MZR 170 which scores 2.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 168 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 120 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 137 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.0 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mazda 6 Sport Estate 2.2 MZR-CD 129 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 764 miles and can store 519-1,751 litres of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 1,400 kg.
Euro NCAP Results
