Mazda 6
The Mazda 6 estate is a five-seat car produced from 2002 onwards, powered by a 1.9-litre four-cylinder petrol engine delivering 75 kW. It measures 4,603 mm in length and has a kerb weight of 1,251 kg. Two recalls have been registered in the EU Safety Gate database for this model.
| Manufacturer | Mazda |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2002 |
| Body type | Estate |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 128 kW (172 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 161 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,519 kg |
| Displacement | 1,444 cc |
| Cylinders | 5 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 9.7 l/100 km |
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Doors | 4 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 3 European countries that registered the Mazda 6 in 2025 (12 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Mazda 6 cars registered for the first time across 3 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 6 |
| Estonia | 3 |
| Latvia | 3 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Mazda 6 (from registration data). 11 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.9 l/100 km | 2003–2008 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.7 l/100 km | 2003–2005 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 2006–2007 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.1 l/100 km | 2006–2008 |
| 2.5 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9 l/100 km | 2009–2019 |
| 2.5 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9.6 l/100 km | 2009–2013 |
| 2.5 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.1 l/100 km | 2014–2021 |
| 3.0 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.1 l/100 km | 2003–2004 |
| 3.0 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 11.8 l/100 km | 2003–2008 |
| 3.0 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.8 l/100 km | 2005–2008 |
| 3.7 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.4 l/100 km | 2009–2013 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Generations
Other Mazda models
Similar Estate models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 75% of Mazda 6s pass their MOT test first time, based on 67,352 inspections.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Mazda 6 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mazda recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- How much power does the Mazda 6 have?
- The Mazda 6 produces 128 kW (172 hp).
- How much does the Mazda 6 weigh?
- The Mazda 6 has a kerb weight of about 1,519 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Mazda 6?
- The Mazda 6 emits 161 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Mazda 6 have?
- The Mazda 6 has 5 seats.