Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon |
Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 2,675 mm | 2,675 mm |
Length | 4,745 mm | 4,745 mm | 4,770 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,781 mm | 1,781 mm |
Height | 1,440 mm | 1,440 mm | 1,455 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,430 kg | 1,479 kg | 1,483 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 68 L | 68 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 983 mm | 983 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,425 mm | 1,425 mm | 1,425 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,389 mm | 1,389 mm | 1,389 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,074 mm | 1,074 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 942 mm | 932 mm | 980 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,394 mm | 1,394 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,374 mm | 1,374 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 927 mm | 927 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 430 L | 623 L | 954 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 430 L | 1,662 L | 1,713 L |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I can fit three car seats in it. I can put my seat as far back as I need to and most adults can still sit comfortably in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Large enough for a six foot fiver and still room in the back. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
Trim | i | i Sport | i Grand Touring | i Grand Sport | s | s Sport | s Grand Touring | s Grand Sport | MazdaSpeed6 Sport | MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring |
Standard Engine | 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 119 kW@6000 210 Nm@4000 | 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 119 kW@6000 210 Nm@4000 | 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 119 kW@6000 210 Nm@4000 | 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 119 kW@6000 210 Nm@4000 | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@6000 270 Nm@5000 | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@6000 270 Nm@5000 | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@6000 270 Nm@5000 | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@6000 270 Nm@5000 | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 204 kW@5500 380 Nm@3000 | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 204 kW@5500 380 Nm@3000 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   |   | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   |   |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
Standard Tires | 205/60VR16 tires | 215/50VR17 tires | 215/50VR17 tires | 215/50VR17 tires | 215/50VR17 tires | 215/50VR17 tires | 215/45WR18 tires | 215/45WR18 tires | 215/40YR18 tires | 215/40YR18 tires |
Optional Tires | 215/50VR17 tires |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
Trim | i Sport | s Sport | s Grand Sport |
Standard Engine | 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 119 kW@6000 210 Nm@4000 | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@6000 270 Nm@5000 | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@6000 270 Nm@5000 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 215/50VR17 tires | 215/50VR17 tires | 215/45WR18 tires |
Trim | s | s Sport | s Grand Touring | s Grand Sport |
Standard Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@6000 270 Nm@5000 | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@6000 270 Nm@5000 | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@6000 270 Nm@5000 | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@6000 270 Nm@5000 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |   | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 215/50VR17 tires | 215/50VR17 tires | 215/45WR18 tires | 215/45WR18 tires |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
4 cylinder feels very quick to me. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 212-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD |
Since the Fusion and the Mazda 6 are essentially the same car, it came down to which was the preferred version. The Mazda has a very nice shifting 5 speed manual available in the V6. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Excellent power delivery, quick acceleration. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Once the engine is revved to 3000 rpm or more, the power delivery is impressive, smooth and without torque steer. The AWD system, while not as sophisticated as an EVO or STI, is still capable of delivering surprising grip and performance. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
The car accelerates immediately with no turbo lag. Even in 6th gear when I punch the accelerator the car responds quickly. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD |
versatile, flexible, fun to drive with 5 speed, runs fine on regular gas. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
V6 with the 6 speed auto is more than adequate, although manual shifting of the auto is imprecise (not fast enough or direct enough). Transmission shifts smoothly for everyday use. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Even the 2.3L 4cyl engine has plenty of pep. It has 160 hp and is not too heavy. The MAN TRAN is smooth and quick. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed manual FWD |
decent performance from v6 with mtx see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not as powerful as the V-6 but adequate for most driving with 4 cylinder economy. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 Powertrain: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Despite the good performance I rate the engine a bit of a mixed bag. Very toruey in the mid range it runs out of puff fairly early on which does not exactly sceam sporty to me. Also very flaccid low down in the rev range which mean around town you can be out accelerated by very prosaic machinery unless you work at it. I would sooner have a straight 6 any day of the week myself. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Very heavy, so the 274hp is strained a bit too much to really look good. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 Mazda Mazda6 Tires: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 212-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My car has the 18" low profile tires, which are quite attractive. However, Mazda must have manufcatured magnets into these wheels, as I have had more flat tires in the car than any other, driven on the same roads. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Sedan | i | 19,110 | 17,658 | 560 |
4dr Sedan | i Sport | 21,810 | 20,143 | 560 |
4dr Sedan | i Grand Touring | 24,710 | 22,812 | 560 |
4dr Sedan | i Grand Sport | 25,210 | 23,272 | 560 |
4dr Sedan | s | 23,010 | 21,248 | 560 |
4dr Sedan | s Sport | 23,910 | 22,076 | 560 |
4dr Sedan | s Grand Touring | 27,260 | 25,159 | 560 |
4dr Sedan | s Grand Sport | 27,110 | 25,020 | 560 |
4dr Sedan | MazdaSpeed6 Sport | 27,995 | 25,833 | 560 |
4dr Sedan | MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring | 29,925 | 27,608 | 560 |
4dr Hatch | i Sport | 22,210 | 20,511 | 560 |
4dr Hatch | s Sport | 24,510 | 22,628 | 560 |
4dr Hatch | s Grand Sport | 27,710 | 25,572 | 560 |
4dr Wagon | s | 23,610 | 21,799 | 560 |
4dr Wagon | s Sport | 24,610 | 22,719 | 560 |
4dr Wagon | s Grand Touring | 27,160 | 25,067 | 560 |
4dr Wagon | s Grand Sport | 27,910 | 25,757 | 560 |