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Mazda 6 / Atenza (GG1) facelift Sedan (2005-2008)

Mazda 6 / Atenza III (GJ) Sedan (2012-2015)

Subaru | Cars

Mazda | Cars

Variants

2.0

2.0 CVT

2.0D

2.0D Sport

2.5 170hp

2.5 170hp CVT

2.5 173hp

2.5 173hp CVT

2.5 GT

3.6R AT

1.8

2.0

2.0 AT

2.0D 121hp

2.0D 143hp

2.3

2.3 AT

Mazdaspeed6 (MPS)

2.0 145hp

2.0 165hp

2.0 165hp AT

2.2D 150hp

2.2D 150hp AT

2.2D 175hp

2.2D 175hp AT

2.5 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity

489 L / 17.3 cu-ft

Coolant Capacity

8.0 L / 8.5 qt

Engine Oil Capacity

6.4 L / 6.8 qt

Fuel Capacity

62.0 L / 16.4 gal

Passengers

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Brakes | Rear

Disc

Suspension | Front

MacPherson strut

Suspension | Rear

Double-wishbone

Multi-link

Construction

Body Style

4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance

150 mm / 5.9 in

Size | Height

1450 mm / 57.1 in

Size | Length

4865 mm / 191.5 in

Size | Width

1780 mm / 70.1 in

1840 mm / 72.4 in

Wheelbase

2675 mm / 105.3 in

2830 mm / 111.4 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag

0.30

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout

Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive

Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive

Emission Standard

Euro 5

Euro 4

Transmission | Gears

6-speed

Production

Availability

2012 ~ 2015

Reviews

Neofiliac score

52%

38%

28%

Pros

Powerful symmetric AWD
Powerful H6 available in select markets
Good towing capacity

Good towing capacity
Interesting Mazdaspeed6 option

Very elegant exterior design
Reliability improved

Cons

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Somewhat sterile inside
Base engines are lethargic

No powerful engine options
Suspension downgraded to MacPherson struts

Price

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