Mazda2012-2024 6 Overview

Mazda 6 Overview (2012 - 2024)

2012 - 2024

Tech Specs Summary


128 - 141 mph

7.8 - 10.2 seconds

143 - 191 hp

34.6 - 60.3 mpg
lb
3,031 - 3,761 lbs

17 - 17.3 ft3 (Sedan)

18.4 - 58.8 ft3 (Wagon)
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This generation of the Mazda 6 was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mazda between 2012 - 2024. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as either a sedan or wagon. There are many power levels available from either a 2 L Inline 4 gasoline engine or 2.2 L Inline 4 Bi-Turbo diesel engine. It has double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
Mazda 6 2.5 G 192
(2012 - 2018)
...2.5 G 192

If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 6 is the Mazda 6 2.5 G 192 which scores 2.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 189 hp and a power/weight ratio of 16.73 lb/hp it has a top speed of 139 mph and gets to 62 mph in 7.9 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick
Mazda 6 Wagon 2.2 D 150
(2012 - 2018)
...2.2 D 150

If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mazda 6 Wagon 2.2 D 150 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 875 miles and can store 18.4-58.8 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 3,527 lbs.

Euro NCAP Results

2013
★★★★★
Adult Occupant
92%
Child Occupant
77%
Pedestrian
66%
Safety Assist
81%
2018
★★★★★
Standard Safety Equipment
Adult Occupant
95%
Child Occupant
91%
Vulnerable Road Users
66%
Safety Assist
73%
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