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

28% Neofiliac56% External
Keywords: fwdmacpherson-strutmanual-transmissionmazdamid-sizesedanturbocharged

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Product Overview

Mazda 6 / Atenza III (code GJ) is an affordable mid-size sports sedan in production from 2012 to 2015, whereupon it received the first facelift in its lifecycle. It is available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 2.0 to 2.5 liters.
Mazda decided to go "upmarket" with this generation, giving it more "modern" designs. At the same time, double-wishbone front suspensions from the previous two generations were downgraded to MacPherson strut. The V6 engine option also disappeared.
With these changes, Mazda managed to capture the non-enthusiast market.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 28% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Very elegant exterior design
  • Reliability improved
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • Suspension downgraded to MacPherson struts

What external reviewers found***

External score 56% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Punchy handling
Cons
  • No turbocharger
  • Lack of mid-range urge
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Specifications

2.0 145hp2.0 165hp2.0 165hp AT2.2D 150hp2.2D 150hp AT2.2D 175hp2.2D 175hp AT2.5 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity489 L / 17.3 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers5

Chassis

Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1450 mm / 57.1 in
Size | Length4865 mm / 191.5 in
Size | Width1840 mm / 72.4 in
Weight1300.0 kg / 2866.0 lbs1310.0 kg / 2888.1 lbs1330.0 kg / 2932.1 lbs1405.0 kg / 3097.5 lbs1420.0 kg / 3130.6 lbs1405.0 kg / 3097.5 lbs1420.0 kg / 3130.6 lbs1360.0 kg / 2998.3 lbs
Wheelbase2830 mm / 111.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h9.5 sec9.1 sec10.1 sec9.0 sec9.8 sec7.8 sec8.4 sec7.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph9.0 sec8.6 sec9.6 sec8.6 sec9.3 sec7.4 sec8.0 sec7.4 sec
Fuel Economy5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (combined) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (urban) | 4.6 L/100km / 51.1 MPG (highway)5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (combined) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (urban) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (highway)6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (combined) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (urban) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (highway)4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (combined) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (urban) | 3.6 L/100km / 65.3 MPG (highway)4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (combined) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (urban) | 4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (highway)4.5 L/100km / 52.3 MPG (combined) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (urban) | 3.9 L/100km / 60.3 MPG (highway)4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (combined) | 6.0 L/100km / 39.2 MPG (urban) | 4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (highway)6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (combined) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (urban) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed208.0 km/h / 129.2 mph216.0 km/h / 134.2 mph209.0 km/h / 129.9 mph211.0 km/h / 131.1 mph204.0 km/h / 126.8 mph223.0 km/h / 138.6 mph216.0 km/h / 134.2 mph223.0 km/h / 138.6 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 6Euro 6Euro 6Euro 6Euro 5
Engine | Compression Ratio14.0:114.0:114.0:114.0:114.0:114.0:114.0:113.0:1
Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc2.2 L / 133.3 cu-in / 2184.0 cc2.2 L / 133.3 cu-in / 2184.0 cc2.2 L / 133.3 cu-in / 2184.0 cc2.2 L / 133.3 cu-in / 2184.0 cc2.5 L / 151.8 cu-in / 2488.0 cc
Engine | Power145.0 hp / 108.1 kW @ 6000 rpm165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 6000 rpm165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 6000 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 4500 rpm150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 4500 rpm175.0 hp / 130.5 kW @ 4500 rpm175.0 hp / 130.5 kW @ 4500 rpm192.0 hp / 143.2 kW @ 5700 rpm
Engine | Specific Output72.6 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in68.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in68.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in80.1 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in80.1 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in77.2 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Torque210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm256 Nm / 188.8 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderBi-turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualManualAutomaticManualAutomaticManualAutomaticAutomatic

Production

Availability2012 ~ 2015

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External Reviews

carmagazine[1]

Reviewer score 56%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
Mazda says it won't build a GTI-rivalling hot ‘MPS’ version of the fine new 3. That means that this 163bhp-tune 2.0-litre model (notably free of forced induction) is the performance flagship. Is it enough to make the most of the new 3's entertaining dynamics?
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Punchy handling
Cons
  • No turbocharger
  • Lack of mid-range urge

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References

  1. ^ Mazda 3 2.0 165PS Sport Nav (2014) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/mazda/mazda-3-20-165ps-sport-nav-2014-review/. 2014-03-07. Retrieved 2022-02-14.

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