Mazda 6 / Atenza III (GJ) Sedan (2012-2015)
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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 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Capacity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cargo Capacity | 489 L / 17.3 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 62.0 L / 16.4 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 4-door Sedan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1450 mm / 57.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4865 mm / 191.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1840 mm / 72.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1300.0 kg / 2866.0 lbs | 1310.0 kg / 2888.1 lbs | 1330.0 kg / 2932.1 lbs | 1405.0 kg / 3097.5 lbs | 1420.0 kg / 3130.6 lbs | 1405.0 kg / 3097.5 lbs | 1420.0 kg / 3130.6 lbs | 1360.0 kg / 2998.3 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2830 mm / 111.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 9.5 sec | 9.1 sec | 10.1 sec | 9.0 sec | 9.8 sec | 7.8 sec | 8.4 sec | 7.8 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 9.0 sec | 8.6 sec | 9.6 sec | 8.6 sec | 9.3 sec | 7.4 sec | 8.0 sec | 7.4 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 5.5 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 Speed | 208.0 km/h / 129.2 mph | 216.0 km/h / 134.2 mph | 209.0 km/h / 129.9 mph | 211.0 km/h / 131.1 mph | 204.0 km/h / 126.8 mph | 223.0 km/h / 138.6 mph | 216.0 km/h / 134.2 mph | 223.0 km/h / 138.6 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | Euro 5 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 14.0:1 | 14.0:1 | 14.0:1 | 14.0:1 | 14.0:1 | 14.0:1 | 14.0:1 | 13.0:1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc | 2.2 L / 133.3 cu-in / 2184.0 cc | 2.2 L / 133.3 cu-in / 2184.0 cc | 2.2 L / 133.3 cu-in / 2184.0 cc | 2.2 L / 133.3 cu-in / 2184.0 cc | 2.5 L / 151.8 cu-in / 2488.0 cc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 145.0 hp / 108.1 kW @ 6000 rpm | 165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 6000 rpm | 165.0 hp / 123.0 kW @ 6000 rpm | 150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 4500 rpm | 150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 4500 rpm | 175.0 hp / 130.5 kW @ 4500 rpm | 175.0 hp / 130.5 kW @ 4500 rpm | 192.0 hp / 143.2 kW @ 5700 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 72.6 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in | 68.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 68.7 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 80.1 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 80.1 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 77.2 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 210 Nm / 154.9 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 380 Nm / 280.3 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 256 Nm / 188.8 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Bi-turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Bi-turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Bi-turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Bi-turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 6-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability | 2012 ~ 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Reviewer score 56%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
- ^ 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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