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Mazda 6 MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 32 MPG combined in 2014–2016. Its weakest year peaked at 23 MPG (2005).

Mazda 6: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2003–20211520253035MPG2009200320102015202132 MPG peaklowest peak 23Mazda 6: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year1520253035MPG200320062008201020122014201620182021
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over
517.2 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2021 version. Put it next to its 2003 predecessor, at your own mileage.

Compare in gallons

The Mazda 6 has EPA ratings for 19 model years, 2003–2021, every one of them among midsize cars. Its best version ranked second (tied) of 41 midsize cars in 2003, behind the class leader, the Honda Accord.

In 2007 the most efficient version of the 6 still placed second from the bottom of 11 midsize station wagons, where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class rated lowest.

Among 48 midsize cars, 2021

The 6 placed 20th (tied). The class leader was the Toyota Prius at 56 MPG. The next higher rating, 30 MPG, belongs to the Volvo S90.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 48 midsize cars rated for 2021203040506 29median 28.5PriusBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 48 midsize cars rated for 2021203040506 29median 28.5

The 6, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed among midsize cars.

2004–0812th of 44
2009–1321st of 46
2014–1819th of 53
2019–2323rd of 49

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2009

    New: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, 3.7-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 24 → 24 MPG.

All 19 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2020–202162926 / 35262
2018–201962926 / 35263
201763027 / 35283
201663228 / 38293
2014–201563228 / 39293
201362421 / 30213
2011–201262522 / 30213
2009–201062421 / 30203
200862421 / 29204
2006–200762421 / 29197
200562321 / 28206
200462421 / 29196
200362422 / 29204

Version names in the EPA list: 6, 6 Sport Wagon.

Same class, 2021

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