2003-2008 Mazda 6: Technical Specifications

Updated: 11/23/08

2003 Mazda 6
2008 Mazda 6
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2003-2008 Mazda 6 

  • Price Range:  $7,700 - $19,100
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58

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Specs for this generation Mazda 6 include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification 4-door hatchback 4-door sedan 4-door wagon
Wheelbase, in. 105.3 105.3 105.3
Overall Length, in. 186.8 186.8 187.8
Overall Width, in. 70.1 70.1 70.1
Overall Height, in. 56.7 56.7 57.3
Curb Weight, lbs. 3172 3042 34.4
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 58.7 15.2 60.4
Standard Payload, lbs. -- -- --
Fuel Capacity, gals. 18.0 18.0 18.0
Seating Capacity 5 5 5
Front Head Room, in. 38.7 38.7 38.7
Max. Front Leg Room, in. 42.3 42.3 42.3
Rear Head Room, in. 36.7 37.1 38.6
Max. Rear Leg Room, in. 36.5 36.5 36.5

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.


Powertrain Options and Availability

Mazda 6 models have come with a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 160 horsepower, or a 3.0-liter V6 rated at 220 horsepower. A five-speed manual transmission has been standard. The optional automatic transmission is a four-speed for four-cylinder models or a five-speed for V6 versions. A six-speed automatic replaced the five-speed in 2005, for "s" sedans. For 2006, the MazdaSpeed6 performance model gets a 274-hp turbocharged 4-cyl engine with a 6-speed manual transmission.
Engines Size liters /
cu. in
Horse- power Torque Transmission:
EPA city/hgwy
Consumer Guide Observed
dohc V6 3.0 / 181 220 192 5-speed manual: 20/27
5-speed automatic: 19/27
6-speed automatic: 20/27
5-speed manual: 20.9
5-speed automatic: --
6-speed automatic: --
dohc I4 2.3 / 138 160 155 5-speed manual: 25/32
4-speed automatic: 23/29
5-speed manual: --
4-speed automatic: --
Turbocharged dohc I4 2.3 / 138 274 280 6-speed manual: 19/25 6-speed manual: --

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Built In:  USA
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive
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