Mazda Mazda6 Gas Mileage (MPG)
Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Mazda Mazda6's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.
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Mazda Mazda6 Gas Mileage
| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | light | light | 0 | 10 | 20 | 70 | 65 | 35.0 |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | light | light | 0 | 10 | 20 | 70 | 65 | 35.0 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 0 | 10 | 20 | 70 | 65 | 35.0 | |
| With the 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2014 Mazda Mazda6 fuel economy has been averaging
35.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2014 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 70 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (20 percent), in the city (10 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition the average 2014 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | light | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 60 | 25.3 |
| hills | med | light | 5 | 5 | 15 | 75 | 80 | 25.8 | ||
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
hills | med | light | 15 | 15 | 20 | 50 | 70 | 25.6 |
| Averages | hills | med | light | 15 | 15 | 20 | 50 | 70 | 25.6 | |
| With the 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2011 Mazda Mazda6 has been averaging
25.6 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2011 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (20 percent), in heavy traffic (15 percent), and in the city (15 percent). In addition the average 2011 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | hvy | 0 | 0 | 50 | 50 | 70 | 18.3 |
| flat | light | none | 10 | 80 | 5 | 5 | 68 | 17.3 | ||
| flat | light | light | 10 | 80 | 5 | 5 | 68 | 17.9 | ||
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | light | 7 | 53 | 20 | 20 | 69 | 17.8 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 7 | 53 | 20 | 20 | 69 | 17.8 | |
| With the 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2010 Mazda Mazda6 gas mileage has been averaging
17.8 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2010 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 53 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (20 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 69 miles per hour (20 percent), and in heavy traffic (7 percent). In addition the average 2010 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | none | 0 | 0 | 50 | 50 | 70 | 28.0 |
| flat | med | none | 0 | 30 | 40 | 30 | 70 | 30.3 | ||
| flat | med | none | 0 | 0 | 95 | 5 | 70 | 24.0 | ||
| flat | light | none | 5 | 5 | 15 | 75 | 65 | 28.9 | ||
| flat | light | none | 11 | 61 | 6 | 22 | 60 | 22.5 | ||
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | none | 3 | 19 | 41 | 36 | 67 | 26.7 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 3 | 19 | 41 | 36 | 67 | 26.7 | |
| With the 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2010 Mazda Mazda6 fuel economy has been averaging
26.7 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2010 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 41 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 67 miles per hour (36 percent), in the city (19 percent), and in heavy traffic (3 percent). In addition the average 2010 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | none | 5 | 5 | 20 | 70 | 60 | 21.0 |
| flat | light | hvy | 4 | 90 | 1 | 5 | 60 | 14.5 | ||
| flat | med | none | 0 | 2 | 3 | 95 | 60 | 29.0 | ||
| flat | med | none | 0 | 0 | 50 | 50 | 60 | 22.0 | ||
| flat | light | light | 5 | 15 | 50 | 30 | 70 | 22.0 | ||
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | light | 3 | 22 | 25 | 50 | 62 | 21.7 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 3 | 22 | 25 | 50 | 62 | 21.7 | |
| With the 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2009 Mazda Mazda6 has been averaging
21.7 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2009 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 62 miles per hour (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (25 percent), in the city (22 percent), and in heavy traffic (3 percent). In addition the average 2009 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | light | 10 | 20 | 20 | 50 | 75 | 29.1 |
| flat | med | light | 10 | 20 | 20 | 50 | 75 | 29.4 | ||
| flat | med | none | 10 | 20 | 20 | 50 | 75 | 29.5 | ||
| flat | med | none | 10 | 20 | 20 | 50 | 75 | 27.5 | ||
| flat | med | none | 10 | 20 | 20 | 50 | 75 | 28.2 | ||
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | none | 10 | 20 | 20 | 50 | 75 | 28.7 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 10 | 20 | 20 | 50 | 75 | 28.7 | |
| With the 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2009 Mazda Mazda6 gas mileage has been averaging
28.7 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2009 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (20 percent), in the suburbs (20 percent), and in heavy traffic (10 percent). In addition the average 2009 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | none | 5 | 5 | 60 | 30 | 65 | 28.7 |
| flat | med | light | 5 | 5 | 5 | 85 | 65 | 27.5 | ||
| flat | light | none | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 60 | 27.9 | ||
| flat | med | none | 5 | 5 | 60 | 30 | 65 | 27.4 | ||
| flat | light | none | 2 | 6 | 3 | 89 | 65 | 26.6 | ||
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | none | 4 | 7 | 32 | 57 | 64 | 27.6 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 4 | 7 | 32 | 57 | 64 | 27.6 | |
| With the 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2009 Mazda Mazda6 fuel economy has been averaging
27.6 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2009 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 64 miles per hour (about 57 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (32 percent), in the city (7 percent), and in heavy traffic (4 percent). In addition the average 2009 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | v.lt | light | 5 | 60 | 10 | 25 | 70 | 24.6 |
| flat | med | light | 20 | 15 | 5 | 60 | 70 | 29.4 | ||
| flat | v.lt | none | 0 | 10 | 10 | 80 | 60 | 29.7 | ||
| flat | light | hvy | 31 | 28 | 22 | 19 | 62 | 23.5 | ||
| flat | med | none | 3 | 10 | 7 | 80 | 65 | 24.6 | ||
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | light | 12 | 25 | 11 | 53 | 65 | 26.4 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 12 | 25 | 11 | 53 | 65 | 26.4 | |
| With the 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2008 Mazda Mazda6 has been averaging
26.4 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2008 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 53 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (25 percent), in heavy traffic (12 percent), and in the suburbs (11 percent). In addition the average 2008 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | light | none | 20 | 30 | 50 | 0 | N/A | 25.0 |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | light | none | 20 | 30 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 |
| Averages | flat | light | none | 20 | 30 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | |
| With the 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2008 Mazda Mazda6 gas mileage has been averaging
25.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2008 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (30 percent), in heavy traffic (20 percent), and on the highway at an average speed of 0 miles per hour (0 percent). In addition the average 2008 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
flat | med | light | 10 | 5 | 19 | 66 | 75 | 26.0 |
| flat | med | none | 10 | 5 | 19 | 66 | 75 | 24.0 | ||
| flat | med | light | 10 | 5 | 19 | 66 | 75 | 29.0 | ||
| flat | med | none | 10 | 5 | 19 | 67 | 70 | 24.1 | ||
| flat | light | none | 5 | 40 | 0 | 55 | 65 | 23.3 | ||
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
flat | med | none | 9 | 12 | 15 | 64 | 72 | 25.3 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 9 | 12 | 15 | 64 | 72 | 25.3 | |
| With the turbocharged 270hp 2.3L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2007 Mazda Mazda6 fuel economy has been averaging
25.3 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2007 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 72 miles per hour (about 64 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (15 percent), in the city (12 percent), and in heavy traffic (9 percent). In addition the average 2007 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 212-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | light | 5 | 30 | 10 | 55 | 60 | 24.0 |
| flat | med | light | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 70 | 31.0 | ||
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 212-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | light | 3 | 15 | 5 | 78 | 65 | 27.5 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 3 | 15 | 5 | 78 | 65 | 27.5 | |
| With the 212-horsepower 3.0L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2007 Mazda Mazda6 has been averaging
27.5 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2007 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 78 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (15 percent), in the suburbs (5 percent), and in heavy traffic (3 percent). In addition the average 2007 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | none | 0 | 10 | 0 | 90 | 60 | 28.2 |
| flat | med | none | 10 | 10 | 50 | 30 | 75 | 26.0 | ||
| flat | med | none | 50 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 70 | 24.0 | ||
| flat | med | none | 50 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 75 | 25.6 | ||
| flat | med | none | 0 | 5 | 15 | 80 | 70 | 28.4 | ||
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | none | 22 | 13 | 21 | 44 | 70 | 26.4 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 22 | 13 | 21 | 44 | 70 | 26.4 | |
| With the 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2007 Mazda Mazda6 gas mileage has been averaging
26.4 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2007 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 44 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (22 percent), in the suburbs (21 percent), and in the city (13 percent). In addition the average 2007 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | none | 65 | 0 | 25 | 10 | 60 | 25.6 |
| flat | med | none | 65 | 0 | 25 | 10 | 60 | 25.6 | ||
| flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 65 | 30.5 | ||
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | none | 43 | 0 | 17 | 40 | 62 | 27.2 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 43 | 0 | 17 | 40 | 62 | 27.2 | |
| With the 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2007 Mazda Mazda6 fuel economy has been averaging
27.2 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2007 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly in heavy traffic (about 43 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 62 miles per hour (40 percent), in the suburbs (17 percent), and in the city (0 percent). In addition the average 2007 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | none | 0 | 30 | 10 | 60 | 80 | 23.2 |
| flat | med | none | 0 | 35 | 5 | 60 | 90 | 23.8 | ||
| flat | med | none | 5 | 40 | 5 | 50 | 80 | 24.4 | ||
| flat | med | light | 5 | 40 | 5 | 50 | 80 | 25.2 | ||
| mtns | med | hvy | 5 | 40 | 5 | 50 | 80 | 23.2 | ||
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | light | 3 | 37 | 6 | 54 | 82 | 24.0 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 3 | 37 | 6 | 54 | 82 | 24.0 | |
| With the 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2007 Mazda Mazda6 has been averaging
24.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2007 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 82 miles per hour (about 54 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (37 percent), in the suburbs (6 percent), and in heavy traffic (3 percent). In addition the average 2007 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | none | 5 | 25 | 15 | 55 | 60 | 22.0 |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | none | 5 | 25 | 15 | 55 | 60 | 22.0 |
| Averages | flat | light | none | 5 | 25 | 15 | 55 | 60 | 22.0 | |
| With the 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2006 Mazda Mazda6 gas mileage has been averaging
22.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (about 55 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (25 percent), in the suburbs (15 percent), and in heavy traffic (5 percent). In addition the average 2006 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
flat | med | none | 43 | 14 | 0 | 43 | 65 | 21.9 |
| flat | lead | light | 0 | 0 | 85 | 15 | 70 | 19.4 | ||
| flat | light | hvy | 10 | 40 | 10 | 40 | 60 | 21.5 | ||
| flat | med | none | 43 | 14 | 0 | 43 | 75 | 20.3 | ||
| flat | med | hvy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 85 | 27.0 | ||
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
flat | med | light | 19 | 14 | 19 | 48 | 71 | 22.0 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 19 | 14 | 19 | 48 | 71 | 22.0 | |
| With the turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2006 Mazda Mazda6 fuel economy has been averaging
22.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 71 miles per hour (about 48 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (19 percent), in the suburbs (19 percent), and in the city (14 percent). In addition the average 2006 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | lead | none | 30 | 5 | 5 | 60 | 70 | 23.3 |
| flat | lead | light | 17 | 33 | 50 | 0 | N/A | 23.5 | ||
| hills | med | none | 10 | 20 | 20 | 50 | 65 | 22.1 | ||
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | lead | none | 19 | 19 | 25 | 37 | 68 | 23.0 |
| Averages | flat | lead | none | 19 | 19 | 25 | 37 | 68 | 23.0 | |
| With the 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2006 Mazda Mazda6 has been averaging
23.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (about 37 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (25 percent), in heavy traffic (19 percent), and in the city (19 percent). In addition the average 2006 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a lead foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | v.lt | hvy | 10 | 15 | 10 | 65 | 70 | 31.8 |
| flat | light | none | 38 | 19 | 4 | 38 | 68 | 28.5 | ||
| flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 70 | 30.0 | ||
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | light | 16 | 11 | 5 | 68 | 69 | 30.1 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 16 | 11 | 5 | 68 | 69 | 30.1 | |
| With the 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2006 Mazda Mazda6 gas mileage has been averaging
30.1 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 69 miles per hour (about 68 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (16 percent), in the city (11 percent), and in the suburbs (5 percent). In addition the average 2006 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | light | 0 | 10 | 20 | 70 | 56 | 22.8 |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | light | 0 | 10 | 20 | 70 | 56 | 22.8 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 0 | 10 | 20 | 70 | 56 | 22.8 | |
| With the 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2006 Mazda Mazda6 fuel economy has been averaging
22.8 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 56 miles per hour (about 70 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (20 percent), in the city (10 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition the average 2006 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD |
hills | med | light | 0 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 65 | 24.0 |
| hills | med | none | 20 | 5 | 30 | 45 | 70 | 22.8 | ||
| flat | med | none | 20 | 60 | 20 | 0 | N/A | 17.2 | ||
| flat | med | none | 0 | 50 | 50 | 0 | N/A | 17.5 | ||
| flat | med | none | 0 | 10 | 10 | 80 | 68 | 23.5 | ||
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | none | 8 | 30 | 27 | 35 | 68 | 21.0 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 8 | 30 | 27 | 35 | 68 | 21.0 | |
| With the 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2006 Mazda Mazda6 has been averaging
21.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (about 35 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (30 percent), in the suburbs (27 percent), and in heavy traffic (8 percent). In addition the average 2006 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | light | 5 | 5 | 20 | 70 | 75 | 26.3 |
| flat | lead | light | 5 | 15 | 40 | 40 | 80 | 25.2 | ||
| flat | light | light | 0 | 0 | 10 | 90 | 75 | 26.8 | ||
| flat | med | none | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | N/A | 18.8 | ||
| flat | light | none | 0 | 70 | 25 | 5 | 75 | 19.4 | ||
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | none | 2 | 18 | 39 | 41 | 76 | 23.3 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 2 | 18 | 39 | 41 | 76 | 23.3 | |
| With the 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2006 Mazda Mazda6 gas mileage has been averaging
23.3 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 76 miles per hour (about 41 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (39 percent), in the city (18 percent), and in heavy traffic (2 percent). In addition the average 2006 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | v.lt | light | 5 | 45 | 45 | 5 | 62 | 28.7 |
| flat | med | light | 6 | 24 | 24 | 47 | 50 | 30.9 | ||
| flat | light | light | 16 | 40 | 40 | 4 | 62 | 29.7 | ||
| flat | light | none | 5 | 35 | 55 | 5 | 62 | 28.8 | ||
| flat | light | light | 16 | 40 | 40 | 4 | 62 | 29.9 | ||
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | light | light | 10 | 37 | 41 | 13 | 60 | 29.6 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 10 | 37 | 41 | 13 | 60 | 29.6 | |
| With the 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2006 Mazda Mazda6 fuel economy has been averaging
29.6 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 41 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (37 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (13 percent), and in heavy traffic (10 percent). In addition the average 2006 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
hills | light | hvy | 0 | 0 | 90 | 10 | 60 | 22.0 |
| flat | light | light | 70 | 5 | 20 | 5 | 60 | 22.4 | ||
| flat | light | light | 80 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 65 | 23.0 | ||
| flat | light | light | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 80 | 25.8 | ||
| flat | light | light | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 65 | 28.6 | ||
| 2005 | 4dr Wagon 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | light | 30 | 3 | 23 | 44 | 66 | 24.4 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 30 | 3 | 23 | 44 | 66 | 24.4 | |
| With the 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2005 Mazda Mazda6 has been averaging
24.4 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2005 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 66 miles per hour (about 44 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (30 percent), in the suburbs (23 percent), and in the city (3 percent). In addition the average 2005 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | hvy | 5 | 15 | 50 | 30 | 75 | 24.0 |
| flat | lead | hvy | 5 | 15 | 50 | 30 | 75 | 22.0 | ||
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | lead | hvy | 5 | 15 | 50 | 30 | 75 | 23.0 |
| Averages | flat | lead | hvy | 5 | 15 | 50 | 30 | 75 | 23.0 | |
| With the 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2005 Mazda Mazda6 gas mileage has been averaging
23.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2005 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (30 percent), in the city (15 percent), and in heavy traffic (5 percent). In addition the average 2005 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a lead foot and the AC on most or all of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | light | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 75 | 26.0 |
| flat | med | none | 0 | 0 | 10 | 90 | 75 | 23.3 | ||
| flat | med | light | 10 | 30 | 50 | 10 | 74 | 22.4 | ||
| flat | med | light | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | N/A | 18.0 | ||
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | light | 3 | 33 | 15 | 50 | 75 | 22.4 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 3 | 33 | 15 | 50 | 75 | 22.4 | |
| With the 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2005 Mazda Mazda6 fuel economy has been averaging
22.4 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2005 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (33 percent), in the suburbs (15 percent), and in heavy traffic (3 percent). In addition the average 2005 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | light | 0 | 10 | 10 | 80 | 70 | 28.1 |
| flat | light | light | 5 | 5 | 10 | 80 | 70 | 27.7 | ||
| flat | light | none | 5 | 5 | 10 | 80 | 70 | 28.7 | ||
| flat | light | none | 5 | 5 | 10 | 80 | 60 | 31.3 | ||
| flat | med | none | 5 | 5 | 10 | 80 | 60 | 28.2 | ||
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | none | 4 | 6 | 10 | 80 | 66 | 28.8 |
| Averages | flat | light | none | 4 | 6 | 10 | 80 | 66 | 28.8 | |
| With the 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 engine, 4-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2005 Mazda Mazda6 has been averaging
28.8 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2005 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 66 miles per hour (about 80 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (10 percent), in the city (6 percent), and in heavy traffic (4 percent). In addition the average 2005 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | light | 0 | 80 | 15 | 5 | 75 | 20.0 |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | light | 0 | 80 | 15 | 5 | 75 | 20.0 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 0 | 80 | 15 | 5 | 75 | 20.0 | |
| With the 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2005 Mazda Mazda6 gas mileage has been averaging
20.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2005 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 80 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (15 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (5 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition the average 2005 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | hvy | 0 | 25 | 0 | 75 | 75 | 21.4 |
| flat | med | hvy | 0 | 0 | 9 | 91 | 80 | 20.3 | ||
| flat | med | light | 0 | 40 | 50 | 10 | 65 | 18.5 | ||
| hills | med | none | 90 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 70 | 18.0 | ||
| flat | med | light | 0 | 80 | 0 | 20 | 65 | 17.5 | ||
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | light | 18 | 29 | 12 | 41 | 71 | 19.1 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 18 | 29 | 12 | 41 | 71 | 19.1 | |
| With the 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2005 Mazda Mazda6 fuel economy has been averaging
19.1 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2005 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 71 miles per hour (about 41 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (29 percent), in heavy traffic (18 percent), and in the suburbs (12 percent). In addition the average 2005 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | light | 10 | 10 | 35 | 45 | 65 | 22.5 |
| flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 10 | 90 | 70 | 26.0 | ||
| flat | lead | none | 15 | 10 | 50 | 25 | 65 | 21.3 | ||
| flat | lead | none | 0 | 15 | 35 | 50 | 70 | 23.4 | ||
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | none | 6 | 9 | 33 | 53 | 68 | 23.3 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 6 | 9 | 33 | 53 | 68 | 23.3 | |
| With the 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2005 Mazda Mazda6 has been averaging
23.3 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2005 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (about 53 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (33 percent), in the city (9 percent), and in heavy traffic (6 percent). In addition the average 2005 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2004 | 4dr Wagon 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | none | 25 | 25 | 15 | 35 | 70 | 21.0 |
| flat | med | light | 15 | 10 | 10 | 65 | 70 | 20.8 | ||
| flat | med | none | 15 | 20 | 5 | 60 | 70 | 21.6 | ||
| flat | med | none | 20 | 15 | 5 | 60 | 70 | 22.2 | ||
| flat | med | none | 15 | 15 | 5 | 65 | 70 | 22.8 | ||
| 2004 | 4dr Wagon 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | none | 18 | 17 | 8 | 57 | 70 | 21.7 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 18 | 17 | 8 | 57 | 70 | 21.7 | |
| With the 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2004 Mazda Mazda6 gas mileage has been averaging
21.7 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2004 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 57 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (18 percent), in the city (17 percent), and in the suburbs (8 percent). In addition the average 2004 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | none | 15 | 15 | 20 | 50 | 65 | 21.3 |
| flat | lead | none | 20 | 0 | 10 | 70 | 75 | 21.3 | ||
| flat | med | light | 30 | 30 | 30 | 10 | 65 | 21.0 | ||
| flat | med | hvy | 10 | 5 | 25 | 60 | 70 | 27.0 | ||
| hills | med | light | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | N/A | 14.6 | ||
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | light | 15 | 30 | 17 | 38 | 69 | 21.0 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 15 | 30 | 17 | 38 | 69 | 21.0 | |
| With the 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2004 Mazda Mazda6 fuel economy has been averaging
21.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2004 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 69 miles per hour (about 38 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (30 percent), in the suburbs (17 percent), and in heavy traffic (15 percent). In addition the average 2004 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD |
hills | med | light | 0 | 10 | 10 | 80 | 60 | 31.0 |
| flat | v.lt | none | 5 | 5 | 0 | 91 | 55 | 31.9 | ||
| hills | light | none | 13 | 0 | 6 | 81 | 60 | 26.5 | ||
| flat | med | hvy | 20 | 10 | 30 | 40 | 70 | 22.0 | ||
| flat | med | hvy | 20 | 10 | 30 | 40 | 70 | 24.5 | ||
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | light | light | 12 | 7 | 15 | 66 | 63 | 27.2 |
| Averages | flat | light | light | 12 | 7 | 15 | 66 | 63 | 27.2 | |
| With the 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2004 Mazda Mazda6 has been averaging
27.2 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2004 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 63 miles per hour (about 66 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (15 percent), in heavy traffic (12 percent), and in the city (7 percent). In addition the average 2004 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | light | none | 0 | 10 | 20 | 70 | 60 | 26.0 |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | light | none | 0 | 10 | 20 | 70 | 60 | 26.0 |
| Averages | flat | light | none | 0 | 10 | 20 | 70 | 60 | 26.0 | |
| With the 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2004 Mazda Mazda6 gas mileage has been averaging
26.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2004 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (about 70 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (20 percent), in the city (10 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition the average 2004 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | light | 0 | 12 | 65 | 24 | 60 | 27.8 |
| flat | light | none | 10 | 79 | 10 | 1 | 60 | 23.0 | ||
| flat | light | light | 10 | 70 | 10 | 10 | 60 | 19.0 | ||
| flat | light | none | 10 | 15 | 70 | 5 | 55 | 28.9 | ||
| flat | light | none | 0 | 10 | 20 | 70 | 65 | 31.0 | ||
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | none | 6 | 37 | 35 | 22 | 60 | 25.9 |
| Averages | flat | light | none | 6 | 37 | 35 | 22 | 60 | 25.9 | |
| With the 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 engine, 4-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2004 Mazda Mazda6 fuel economy has been averaging
25.9 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2004 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 37 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (35 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (22 percent), and in heavy traffic (6 percent). In addition the average 2004 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | none | 20 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 60 | 22.0 |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | none | 20 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 60 | 22.0 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 20 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 60 | 22.0 | |
| With the 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2004 Mazda Mazda6 has been averaging
22.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2004 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 30 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (30 percent), in heavy traffic (20 percent), and in the suburbs (20 percent). In addition the average 2004 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | hvy | 10 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 26.0 |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | hvy | 10 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 26.0 |
| Averages | flat | light | hvy | 10 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 26.0 | |
| With the 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 engine, 4-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2004 Mazda Mazda6 gas mileage has been averaging
26.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2004 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 30 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (30 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (30 percent), and in heavy traffic (10 percent). In addition the average 2004 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on most or all of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | none | 15 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 70 | 20.0 |
| flat | light | light | 24 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 75 | 24.0 | ||
| flat | light | none | 5 | 25 | 35 | 35 | 75 | 22.9 | ||
| flat | lead | none | 30 | 40 | 0 | 30 | 75 | 21.9 | ||
| flat | light | light | 0 | 20 | 0 | 80 | 65 | 20.0 | ||
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | none | 15 | 27 | 17 | 41 | 72 | 21.8 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 15 | 27 | 17 | 41 | 72 | 21.8 | |
| With the 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2003 Mazda Mazda6 fuel economy has been averaging
21.8 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2003 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 72 miles per hour (about 41 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (27 percent), in the suburbs (17 percent), and in heavy traffic (15 percent). In addition the average 2003 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | lead | none | 0 | 0 | 75 | 25 | 75 | 22.8 |
| flat | lead | none | 0 | 6 | 19 | 76 | 80 | 23.3 | ||
| flat | light | light | 0 | 15 | 25 | 60 | 60 | 31.6 | ||
| flat | light | none | 0 | 15 | 25 | 60 | 60 | 29.1 | ||
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | none | 0 | 9 | 36 | 55 | 69 | 26.7 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 0 | 9 | 36 | 55 | 69 | 26.7 | |
| With the 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2003 Mazda Mazda6 has been averaging
26.7 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2003 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 69 miles per hour (about 55 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (36 percent), in the city (9 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition the average 2003 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | none | 7 | 8 | 20 | 65 | 70 | 28.3 |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | none | 7 | 8 | 20 | 65 | 70 | 28.3 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 7 | 8 | 20 | 65 | 70 | 28.3 | |
| With the 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2003 Mazda Mazda6 gas mileage has been averaging
28.3 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2003 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 65 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (20 percent), in the city (8 percent), and in heavy traffic (7 percent). In addition the average 2003 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | hvy | 20 | 20 | 10 | 50 | 62 | 26.5 |
| flat | med | hvy | 30 | 30 | 10 | 30 | 56 | 23.5 | ||
| flat | med | hvy | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 75 | 24.0 | ||
| flat | med | none | 1 | 95 | 0 | 4 | 60 | 13.0 | ||
| flat | med | hvy | 10 | 35 | 5 | 50 | 70 | 23.9 | ||
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | hvy | 17 | 41 | 10 | 32 | 65 | 22.2 |
| Averages | flat | med | hvy | 17 | 41 | 10 | 32 | 65 | 22.2 | |
| With the 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 engine, 4-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2003 Mazda Mazda6 fuel economy has been averaging
22.2 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2003 Mazda Mazda6s in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 41 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (32 percent), in heavy traffic (17 percent), and in the suburbs (10 percent). In addition the average 2003 Mazda Mazda6 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on most or all of the time. |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Mazda Mazda6 MPG
| Mazda Mazda6 Fuel Economy: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
26/38 rating is better than other sedans in its class. Averaging 32 with daily up and down mountain treks. Car maintains speed well and uses little gas keeping speed up. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The fuel economy is in the upper range of the norm for this class of car. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
So far seems higher than EPA estimates. Gearing close so that I can drive 30-40 around town in 5ht or even 6th. 6th should be further out to improve mileage even more. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
28.5 mpg. Driving to the interstate, taking the interstate to the other side of town, then driving to work (or home). |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
I have kept a spreadsheet of the car's fuel economy since the car was brand new. Never made less than 20 mpg, average around 22-23 with city/highway mix. Best fuel economy strictly highway driving was 27.xx mpg. That's pretty impressive to me considering the power this car has. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
30+ mpg highway 25 mpg city driving in a full size car with adequate horsepower. |
| Mazda Mazda6 Fuel Economy: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
i like the power feeling which that engine can provide only above 4000 rpms, and than it drinks :) |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well, the 4 cylinder was wonderful, averaging 25mpg, but the large 3.7 seems to be averaging around 21/22...not much better, if not the same, than the Lincoln MKS. But I DO drive this car really hard. Its difficult not to, its so much fun. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Hmmm...yes, this is the sore point. But to tell you the truth, I am getting a little tired of pursueing one at the loss of the other. And do enjoy regular gas. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
it is very hard to get more than 27 mpg even with all highway drive |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I get only 26mpg highway and 19-21 mpg city with 4 cylinder. My other car (toyota solara) do over 33 mpg highway easily even with winter gas. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Not necessarily a dislike, just a natural trade off for having 270 horsepower on tap. Averaging 22mpg with mostly city and traffic driving. It actually still bests my old 00 VW Golf turbo, which typically mustered only 20mpg with half the horsepower! |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Not very good unless you are on the highway only cruising. On the highway it can get 28+ mpg. However, in mixed driving you will be lucky to get 20 mpg. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
26mpg was the most I got on one long trip down south. I drove it mostly highway and usually got 21mpg, even when taking it easy. Around town I got 18mpg. Not great for a 4-cyl engine. My Saab has almost as much power and gets 24mpg around town. |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The only minor complaints I have about this car comes from the engine. It puts out slightly less horsepower than racing engines of the same size, but eats just as much gas, roughly 15% more than I expected from an engine this size.<br /> <br /> This is something Mazda has drastically improved in recent years, but remains something to watch out for in their larger engines before 2010. |
| 2004 | 4dr Wagon 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Poor economy, though almost comparable to other V6. |
| 2004 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
terrible fuel consumption for the performance, never below 8.5l/100km hwy or 11l city, equal size European or Asian market vehicles use 20-30% less at comparable performance, if you're looking for fuel economy look elsewhere as this is the smallest engine for this car |
