Mazda 6 2018 fuel consumption
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Mazda 6 | All carmakers | Mazda 6 | |
| 2018 | +28% | +17% | +39% | +24% |
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| 2019 | +27% | +17% | +37% | +24% |
| 2020 | +27% | +17% | +36% | +24% |
| 2021 | +26% | +17% | +37% | +24% |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Mazda 6.
Mazda 6 2018 sedan fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 31.8 MPG 7.4 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +18% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 50.5 MPG 4.7 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 40.4 MPG 5.8 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +23% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, Mazda 6 2018 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Mazda 6 with automatic transmission consumes around 1.1 litres per 100 km or 19% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Mazda 6 fuel economy is significantly above average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.2 diesel engine and manual transmission (Mazda 6 2018 SkyActiv-D 2.2 184 Hp 184 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Mazda 6 with 2.5 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Mazda 6 2018 SkyActiv-G 2.5 194 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Mazda 6 2018 SkyActiv-G 2.0 145 Hp 145 HP manual | 37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
31.8 MPG 7.4 l/100km+19% |
| Mazda 6 2018 SkyActiv-G 2.0 165 Hp 165 HP manual | 36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km |
33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km+8% |
| Mazda 6 2018 SkyActiv-G 2.0 165 Hp Automatic 165 HP automatic | 37.9 MPG 6.2 l/100km |
30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km+26% |
| 2.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| MAZDA 6 2018 / Atenza Sedan 2.0L SKYACTIV-D 165 Hp 165 HP automatic | 53.5 MPG 4.4 l/100km |
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| MAZDA 6 2018 / Atenza Sedan 2.0L SKYACTIV-D 184 Hp 184 HP manual | 50.0 MPG 4.7 l/100km |
44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km+13% |
| 2.2 liter diesel engine | ||
| Mazda 6 2018 SkyActiv-D 2.2 150 Hp 150 HP manual | 53.5 MPG 4.4 l/100km |
39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km+36% |
| Mazda 6 2018 SkyActiv-D 2.2 184 Hp 184 HP manual | 50.0 MPG 4.7 l/100km |
44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km+13% |
| Mazda 6 2018 SkyActiv-D 2.2 184 Hp Automatic 184 HP automatic | 46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km |
35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km+31% |
| 2.5 liter petrol engine | ||
| MAZDA 6 2018 / Atenza Sedan 2.5L SKYACTIV-G 187 Hp 187 HP manual | 27.0 MPG 8.7 l/100km |
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| MAZDA 6 2018 / Atenza Sedan 2.5L SKYACTIV-G 187 Hp Automatic 187 HP automatic | 29.0 MPG 8.1 l/100km |
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| Mazda 6 2018 SkyActiv-G 2.5 194 HP automatic | 50.0 MPG 4.7 l/100km |
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| MAZDA 6 2018 / Atenza Sedan 2.5L SKYACTIV-G 227 Hp 227 HP automatic | 26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km |
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| MAZDA 6 2018 2.5 / Atenza Sedan 2.0L SKYACTIV-G 250 HP automatic | 26.1 MPG 9.0 l/100km |
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Mazda 6 2018 wagon fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 36.2 MPG 6.5 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 31.3 MPG 7.5 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +16% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 49.0 MPG 4.8 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +25% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, Mazda 6 2018 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Mazda 6 with automatic transmission consumes around 1 litres per 100 km or 17% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Mazda 6 fuel economy is significantly above average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.2 diesel engine and manual transmission (Mazda 6 2018 SportBreak SkyActiv-D 2.2 184 Hp 184 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Mazda 6 with 2.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Mazda 6 2018 SportBreak SkyActiv-G 2.0 145 Hp 145 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Mazda 6 2018 SportBreak SkyActiv-G 2.0 145 Hp 145 HP manual | 37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km |
31.8 MPG 7.4 l/100km+17% |
| Mazda 6 2018 SportBreak SkyActiv-G 2.0 165 Hp 165 HP manual | 35.6 MPG 6.6 l/100km |
33.6 MPG 7.0 l/100km+6% |
| Mazda 6 2018 SportBreak SkyActiv-G 2.0 165 Hp Automatic 165 HP automatic | 37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km |
31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km+19% |
| 2.2 liter diesel engine | ||
| Mazda 6 2018 SportBreak SkyActiv-D 2.2 150 Hp 150 HP manual | 52.3 MPG 4.5 l/100km |
39.2 MPG 6.0 l/100km+33% |
| Mazda 6 2018 SportBreak SkyActiv-D 2.2 184 Hp 184 HP manual | 49.0 MPG 4.8 l/100km |
44.4 MPG 5.3 l/100km+10% |
| Mazda 6 2018 SportBreak SkyActiv-D 2.2 184 Hp Automatic 184 HP automatic | 46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km |
35.1 MPG 6.7 l/100km+31% |
| 2.5 liter petrol engine | ||
| Mazda 6 2018 SportBreak SkyActiv-G 2.5 194 HP automatic | 34.6 MPG 6.8 l/100km |
28.7 MPG 8.2 l/100km+21% |
* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.