Mazda Mazda6 second generation

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The Mazda Mazda6 second generation (2009–2013): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 95 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: GH, GZ

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,760–4,790 mm RDW	4,940 mm TC	4,735–4,920 mm
Width	1,800–1,840 mm RDW	1,840 mm TC	1,795–1,839 mm
Height	1,440–1,490 mm RDW	1,470 mm TC	1,440–1,490 mm
Wheelbase	2,730–2,750 mm RDW	2,790 mm TC	2,725–2,789 mm
Front track	1,550–1,595 mm ASTRA	1,590 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,550–1,585 mm ASTRA	1,590 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,255–1,380 kg RDW	1,486–1,630 kg TC	–
Mass in running order	1,355–1,480 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,885–2,030 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,300–1,500 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	550–680 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–	–
Doors	4 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	481 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,888 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	190–217 km/h RDW	–	204–223 km/h
Torque	165–420 Nm ASTRA	–	213–420 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/60R16, 215/55R17, 215/50R17, 225/45R18, 225/45R19, 225/55R17, 195/65R16, 215/65R16

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2012–2013: ★★★★☆

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
9–12 years	75.6% (75.2–76.1)	77.9%	34,616
13 years and older	69.8% (69.2–70.3)	69.2%	25,371

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Brakes	41.1%	31.2%
Suspension	37.6%	33.4%
Tyres	32.6%	31.2%
Lights and electrics	24.8%	22.3%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	8.7%	9.9%
Body, chassis and structure	8.1%	12.3%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

868 complaints for model years 2009–2013. 27 crashes · 8 fires · 21 injuries

Body and structure 210
Airbags 188
Suspension 179
Steering 84
Lights 77
Electrical system 65

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 95 versions of the Mazda Mazda6 second generation

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European Union 32 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2012–2013	2.2 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Diesel	118–124 g/km	22,488
2012–2013	2.0 L	121 kW (165 PS)	Petrol	138 g/km	17,040
2012–2013	2.2 L	129 kW (175 PS)	Diesel	125–127 g/km	9,201
2012–2013	2.0 L	107 kW (145 PS)	Petrol	130–131 g/km	5,626
2013	2.5 L	141 kW (192 PS)	Petrol	149 g/km	2,894
2013	2.2 L	–	Other fuel	119 g/km	1,664
2011–2013	2.2 L	95 kW (129 PS)	Diesel	135–137 g/km	9,007
2011–2013	2.2 L	120 kW (163 PS)	Diesel	141–144 g/km	18,212
2011–2013	2.0 L	114 kW (155 PS)	Petrol	162–165 g/km	23,618
2011–2013	1.8 L	88 kW (120 PS)	Petrol	155–156 g/km	7,041
2013	2.0 L	–	Other fuel	130 g/km	314
2010–2013	2.2 L	–	Diesel	134–142 g/km	26,566
2013	2.2 L	–	Other fuel	137 g/km	90
2011–2013	2.2 L	132 kW (179 PS)	Diesel	142–145 g/km	4,053
2013	2.5 L	–	Other fuel	158 g/km	64
2011–2013	–	–	Diesel	127–144 g/km	150
2013	2.0 L	–	Other fuel	165 g/km	40
2010–2013	–	–	Petrol	151–164 g/km	982
2013	1.8 L	–	Other fuel	155 g/km	18
2011–2013	2.5 L	125 kW (170 PS)	Petrol	187 g/km	1,269
2012	2.0 L	–	Petrol	136 g/km	108
2012	1.6 L	–	Diesel	140 g/km	34
2011–2012	2.0 L	103 kW (140 PS)	Diesel	149–150 g/km	200
2011	2.0 L	108 kW (147 PS)	Petrol	168 g/km	64
2011	2.0 L	105 kW (143 PS)	Diesel	165 g/km	26
2011	2.2 L	136 kW (185 PS)	Diesel	151 g/km	26
2010	2.2 L	–	Diesel	144 g/km	25,442
2010	2.0 L	–	Petrol	168 g/km	21,092
2010	1.8 L	–	Petrol	159 g/km	6,828
2010	2.0 L	–	Diesel	149 g/km	3,546
2010	2.5 L	–	Petrol	189 g/km	1,910
2010	–	–	Other fuel	158 g/km	364

United Kingdom 37 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2013–20142.0 SKYACTIV-G (145PS) Saloon	2.0 L	107 kW (145 PS)	Petrol	Manual	5.5 L/100 km NEDC	129 g/km
2013–20142.0 SKYACTIV-G (145PS) Saloon	2.0 L	107 kW (145 PS)	Petrol	Automatic	5.9 L/100 km NEDC	136 g/km
2013–20142.0 SKYACTIV-G (145PS) Tourer	2.0 L	107 kW (145 PS)	Petrol	Manual	5.6 L/100 km NEDC	131 g/km
2013–20142.0 SKYACTIV-G (165PS) Saloon	2.0 L	121 kW (165 PS)	Petrol	Manual	5.9 L/100 km NEDC	135 g/km
2013–20142.0 SKYACTIV-G (165PS) Tourer	2.0 L	121 kW (165 PS)	Petrol	Manual	5.9 L/100 km NEDC	136 g/km
20132.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) Saloon	2.2 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Diesel	Manual	4.2 L/100 km NEDC	108 g/km
20132.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) Tourer	2.2 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Diesel	Manual	4.4 L/100 km NEDC	116 g/km
20132.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) Saloon	2.2 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Diesel	Automatic	4.8 L/100 km NEDC	127 g/km
20132.2 SKYACTIV-D (150PS) Tourer	2.2 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Diesel	Automatic	4.9 L/100 km NEDC	129 g/km
20132.2 SKYACTIV-D (175PS) Saloon	2.2 L	129 kW (175 PS)	Diesel	Manual	4.5 L/100 km NEDC	119 g/km
20132.2 SKYACTIV-D (175PS) Tourer	2.2 L	129 kW (175 PS)	Diesel	Manual	4.6 L/100 km NEDC	121 g/km
20132.2 SKYACTIV-D (175PS) Saloon	2.2 L	129 kW (175 PS)	Diesel	Automatic	4.8 L/100 km NEDC	127 g/km
20132.2 SKYACTIV-D (175PS) Tourer	2.2 L	129 kW (175 PS)	Diesel	Automatic	4.9 L/100 km NEDC	129 g/km
2010–20121.8 5 Door	1.8 L	–	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.5–6.7 L/100 km NEDC	155 g/km
2010–20122.0 5 Door	2.0 L	–	Petrol	6-speed manual	6.9 L/100 km NEDC	159 g/km
2010–20122.0 5 Door	2.0 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automatic	7.6 L/100 km NEDC	176 g/km
2010–20122.0 Estate	2.0 L	–	Petrol	6-speed manual	7.0 L/100 km NEDC	161 g/km
2010–20122.0 Estate	2.0 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automatic	7.7 L/100 km NEDC	178 g/km
20122.2 5 Door (129PS)	2.2 L	95 kW (129 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.1 L/100 km NEDC	133 g/km
20122.2 5 Door (163PS)	2.2 L	120 kW (163 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.3 L/100 km NEDC	140 g/km
20122.2 Estate (163PS)	2.2 L	120 kW (163 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.3 L/100 km NEDC	141 g/km
20122.2 5 Door (180PS)	2.2 L	132 kW (180 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.3 L/100 km NEDC	140 g/km
20122.2 Estate (180PS)	2.2 L	132 kW (180 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.3 L/100 km NEDC	141 g/km
2010–20122.5 5 Door	2.5 L	–	Petrol	6-speed manual	8.0 L/100 km NEDC	186 g/km
2010–20122.5 Estate	2.5 L	–	Petrol	6-speed manual	8.1 L/100 km NEDC	188 g/km
20101.8 4 Door	1.8 L	–	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.4 L/100 km NEDC	152 g/km
20101.8 Estate	1.8 L	–	Petrol	5-speed manual	6.6 L/100 km NEDC	157 g/km
2009–20102.2 5 Door (125PS) · 2.2 5 Door (125ps)	2.2 L	92 kW (125 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.5 L/100 km NEDC	147 g/km
20102.2 5 Door (129ps)	2.2 L	95 kW (129 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.2 L/100 km NEDC	138 g/km
2009–20102.2 4 Door (163PS) · 2.2 5 Door (163PS) · 2.2 4 Door (163ps) and 1 more trim	2.2 L	120 kW (163 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.5 L/100 km NEDC	147 g/km
2009–20102.2 Estate (163PS) · 2.2 Estate (163ps)	2.2 L	120 kW (163 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.6 L/100 km NEDC	149 g/km
20102.2 5 Door (163ps) · 2.2 Estate (163ps)	2.2 L	120 kW (163 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.4 L/100 km NEDC	142 g/km
20102.2 5 Door (180ps) · 2.2 Estate (180ps)	2.2 L	132 kW (180 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.4 L/100 km NEDC	142 g/km
2009–20102.2 4 Door (185PS) · 2.2 5 Door (185PS) · 2.2 4 Door (185ps) and 1 more trim	2.2 L	136 kW (185 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.6 L/100 km NEDC	149 g/km
2009–20102.2 Estate (185PS) · 2.2 Estate (185ps)	2.2 L	136 kW (185 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.7 L/100 km NEDC	152 g/km
20092.0 4/5 Door	2.0 L	–	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.6 L/100 km NEDC	147 g/km
20092.0 Estate	2.0 L	–	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.7 L/100 km NEDC	149 g/km

France 18 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2012–2013MAZDA6 2.2L MZR-CD (129ch)	–	95 kW (129 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.1 L/100 km NEDC	133 g/km
2012–2013MAZDA6 2.2L MZR-CD (129ch) Fastwagon	–	95 kW (129 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.1 L/100 km NEDC	135 g/km
2013MAZDA6 BERLINE 2.2L SKYACTIV-D (150ch) BVM6	–	110 kW (150 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	4.2 L/100 km NEDC	108 g/km
2013MAZDA6 BERLINE 2.2L SKYACTIV-D (150ch) BVA6	–	110 kW (150 PS)	Diesel	6-speed automatic	4.8 L/100 km NEDC	127 g/km
2013MAZDA6 WAGON 2.2L SKYACTIV-D (150ch) BVM6	–	110 kW (150 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	4.4 L/100 km NEDC	116 g/km
2013MAZDA6 WAGON 2.2L SKYACTIV-D (150ch) BVA6	–	110 kW (150 PS)	Diesel	6-speed automatic	4.9 L/100 km NEDC	129 g/km
2012–2013MAZDA6 2.0L MZR DISI (155ch)	–	114 kW (155 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	6.9 L/100 km NEDC	159 g/km
2012–2013MAZDA6 2.0L MZR DISI BVA (155ch)	–	114 kW (155 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	7.6 L/100 km NEDC	176 g/km
2013MAZDA6 BERLINE 2.0L SKYACTIV-G (165ch) BVM6	–	121 kW (165 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	5.9 L/100 km NEDC	135 g/km
2013MAZDA6 WAGON 2.0L SKYACTIV-G (165ch) BVM6	–	121 kW (165 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	5.9 L/100 km NEDC	136 g/km
2013MAZDA6 BERLINE 2.2L SKYACTIV-D (175ch) BVM6	–	129 kW (175 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	4.5 L/100 km NEDC	119 g/km
2013MAZDA6 BERLINE 2.2L SKYACTIV-D (175ch) BVA6	–	129 kW (175 PS)	Diesel	6-speed automatic	4.8 L/100 km NEDC	127 g/km
2013MAZDA6 WAGON 2.2L SKYACTIV-D (175ch) BVM6	–	129 kW (175 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	4.6 L/100 km NEDC	121 g/km
2013MAZDA6 WAGON 2.2L SKYACTIV-D (175ch) BVA6	–	129 kW (175 PS)	Diesel	6-speed automatic	4.9 L/100 km NEDC	129 g/km
2012–2013MAZDA6 2.2L MZR-CD (180ch)	–	132 kW (179 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.3 L/100 km NEDC	140 g/km
2012–2013MAZDA6 2.2L MZR-CD (180ch) Fastwagon	–	132 kW (179 PS)	Diesel	6-speed manual	5.3 L/100 km NEDC	141 g/km
2013MAZDA6 BERLINE 2.5L SKYACTIV-G (192ch) BVA6	–	141 kW (192 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	6.3 L/100 km NEDC	148 g/km
2013MAZDA6 WAGON 2.5L SKYACTIV-G (192ch) BVA6	–	141 kW (192 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	6.4 L/100 km NEDC	150 g/km

United States 5 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2011–2013	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	24–25 MPG (9.4–9.8 L/100 km) EPA	221–226 g/km
2009–2013	2.5 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA	228–240 g/km
2011–2013	3.7 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263–288 g/km
2009–2010DC/FW	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
2009–2010DC/FW	3.7 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km

Canada 3 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2009–2013Mid-size	2.5 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	9.7–10.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	223–235 g/km
2009–2013Mid-size	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	9.4–9.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	216–223 g/km
2009–2013Mid-size	3.7 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	11.4–11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	262–271 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.