Everything about the Mazda6 sedan is pleasing. Which is why it has earned a special place in the hearts of drivers and critics alike. To date, this overachiever has garnered more than 100 awards and countless accolades from the automotive press. It’s no mystery why. Just one look at the Mazda6‘s fresh styling and taut, athletic profile will set the pulse quickening – as will either of its advanced, free-revving all-aluminum engines. And with a sophisticated, four-wheel independent suspension, Mazda6 delivers equally compelling handling. One drive and you’ll see. The pleasure will be all yours.
| 2008 Mazda6 Sedan Specifications |
| Engine |
|
GS-I4, GT-I4 |
GS-V6, GT-V6 |
| Type |
2.3L In-line 4-cylinder |
3.0L V6 |
| Valve gear |
DOHC 16-valve |
DOHC 24-valve |
| Displacement |
2260 cc |
2967 cc |
| Bore and stroke |
87.5 x 94.0 mm |
89.0 x 79.5 mm |
| Compression ratio |
9.7: 1 |
10.0: 1 |
| Horsepower SAE net |
156 @ 6500 rpm |
212 @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque, SAE net lb. ft. |
154 @ 4000 rpm |
197 @ 5000 rpm |
| Fuel system |
Multi-port Electronic Fuel-Injection |
Multi-port Electronic Fuel-Injection |
| Recommended Fuel |
Regular (unleaded) |
Regular (unleaded) |
|
| Drivetrain |
| Type |
Front engine/front drive |
| Transmission |
5-Speed Manual |
|
5-Speed electronically controlled Sport mode AT with overdrive optional on I4 |
|
6-Speed electronically controlled Sport mode AT with overdrive optional on V6 |
| Engine |
GS-I4, GT-I4 |
GS-V6, GT-V6 |
| Transmission |
5MT |
5AT Sport |
5MT |
6AT Sport |
| Gear ratios: 1st |
3.307 |
3.620 |
3.153 |
4.148 |
| 2nd |
1.842 |
1.925 |
1.842 |
2.370 |
| 3rd |
1.233 |
1.285 |
1.258 |
1.555 |
| 4th |
0.970 |
0.933 |
0.947 |
1.154 |
| 5th |
0.755 |
0.692 |
0.733 |
0.859 |
| 6th |
- |
- |
- |
0.685 |
| Reverse |
3.166 |
3.405 |
3.002 |
3.393 |
| Final Drive |
4.388 |
3.863 |
4.133 |
3.464 |
|
| Electrical System |
| Type |
12 Volt |
| Battery |
Maintenance free; 50 amp/hr; 590 CCA |
| Alternator |
I4 = 90 amp/hr, V6 = 110 amp/hr |
| Starter |
1.4kW |
| Ignition system |
Full transitor breakerless electronic |
|
| Chassis |
| Frame |
Monocoque |
| Front suspension |
Independent, high-mount double wishbone, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension |
Independent, E-type multi-link, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Steering |
Rack and pinion type with engine-rpm-sensing variable power assist |
| Steering ratio |
16.1 : 1 |
| Steering wheel turns |
2.54 (lock to lock) |
| Min. turning circle |
11.8m (curb to curb) |
| Brakes |
Power-assisted with dual diagonal hydraulic circuits
Anti-Lock Braking System with EBFD
299mm ventilated front discs
280mm solid rear discs |
| Wheels |
16" steel wheels standard on GS-I4
17" alloy wheels with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) standard on GT-I4 and GS-V6. Optional on GS-I4 with Sport package
18" alloy wheels with TPMS standard on GT-V6 |
| Tires |
205/60R16 all-season radials standard on GS-I4
215/50R17 all-season radials standard on GT-I4, GS-V6. Optional on GS-I4 with Sport package
215/45R18 standard on GT-V6 |
| Curb weight |
I4: 1,391kg (MT); 1,425kg (AT)
V6: 1,502kg (MT); 1,528kg (AT) |
|
| Capacities |
| Seating |
5 |
| Fuel Tank |
68L |
| Washer Fluid Tank |
4.4L |
| Coolant Capacity |
I4: 7.5L V6: 10.2L |
|
| External Dimensions (mm) |
| Wheelbase |
2,675 |
| Track (Fr/Rr) |
1,540 / 1,540 (205 tires)
1,530 / 1,530 (215 tires) |
| Overall Length |
4,745 |
| Overall Width |
1,780 |
| Overall Height |
1,440 |
| Ground Clearance |
130 |
|
| Internal Dimensions (mm) |
| Headroom (Fr/Rr) without Moonroof |
984 / 942 |
| with Moonroof |
966 / 942 |
| Legroom (Fr/Rr) |
1,074 / 927 |
| Shoulder Room (Fr/Rr) |
1,421 / 1,403 |
| Passenger Volume |
2,734L |
| Cargo Volume |
429L |
| Total Volume |
3,163L |
|
| Fuel Economy Ratings (L/100km)* |
|
GS-I4, GT-I4 |
GS-V6, GT-V6 |
|
5MT |
5AT Sport |
5MT |
6AT Sport |
| City |
10.1 |
9.9 |
12.2 |
11.9 |
| Highway |
6.9 |
7.0 |
8.1 |
7.9 |
|
| Performance Data |
| Weight Distribution (% fr/rr) |
60:40 |
|
|
| *Estimated fuel economy. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. |
| 2008 Mazda6 Sedan Features |
|
| S=Standard O=Optional SP=Sport Package |
|
| Engineering Features |
I4 |
V6 |
|
GS |
GT |
GS |
GT |
| 2.3L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) |
S |
S |
- |
- |
| 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) |
- |
- |
S |
S |
| 5-speed manual transmission |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| 5-speed electronically-controlled Sport mode AT with overdrive |
O |
O |
- |
- |
| 6-speed electronically-controlled Sport mode AT with overdrive |
- |
- |
O |
O |
| Rack-and-pinion steering with engine-speed-sensing variable power assist |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Traction Control System (TCS) |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Front double wishbone type suspension |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| E-type multi-link rear suspension with coil springs |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Front and rear stabilizer bars |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Front engine/front-wheel drive |
S |
S |
S |
S |
|
| Exterior Features |
I4 |
V6 |
|
GS |
GT |
GS |
GT |
| 205/60R16 all-season steel-belted radial tires |
S |
- |
- |
- |
| 215/50R17 all-season steel-belted radial tires |
SP |
S |
S |
- |
| 215/45R18 all-season steel-belted radial tires |
- |
- |
- |
S |
| 16-inch steel wheels |
S |
- |
- |
- |
| 17-inch alloy wheels with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
SP |
S |
S |
- |
| 18-inch alloy wheels with - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
- |
- |
- |
S |
| Temporary spare tire |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Front mudguards |
S |
- |
S |
- |
| Body-colour protective bodyside mouldings |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Body-colour bumpers and door handles |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Body-colour rocker panel |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Front and rear sport-type bumpers |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Side sill extensions and body-colour front grille |
- |
S |
- |
S |
| Black mesh front grille with chrome trim bar |
S |
- |
S |
- |
| Dual body-colour power remote-control heated door mirrors |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Green tinted glass |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Halogen headlights |
S |
S |
S |
- |
| Xenon (HID) headlights |
- |
- |
- |
S |
| Black headlight housings |
- |
S |
- |
S |
| Automatic headlight shut off |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Fog lights |
SP |
S |
S |
S |
| Sporty taillights |
- |
S |
- |
S |
| Sport roof antenna |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Dual exhaust mufflers with bright oval finishers |
S |
S |
S |
S |
|
| Interior Features: Comfort and Convenience |
I4 |
V6 |
|
GS |
GT |
GS |
GT |
| AM/FM CD player, 4 speakers and 2 tweeters |
S |
- |
S |
- |
| AM/FM 6 disc in-dash CD changer, BOSE audio system, 4 speakers, 2 tweeters and subwoofer |
- |
S |
- |
S |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio controls |
SP |
S |
S |
S |
| Air conditioning |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Micron air filter |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Heater/defroster with multiple-speed fan, front side window demisters |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Manual climate controls |
S |
- |
S |
- |
| Automatic climate controls |
- |
S |
- |
S |
| Rear window defroster with automatic shutoff |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Rear seat heater ducts |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Voice Activated Navigation system with retractable 7" display |
- |
- |
- |
NAV |
| Power-operated glass moonroof with interior sunshade, tilt-up ventilation feature with one-touch open feature |
- |
S |
O |
S |
| Power windows with driver/front passenger’s one-touch up and down feature |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Remote keyless down function for front windows |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Driver-side key cylinder open/close function for front windows |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Power door locks with 2-stage unlocking - driver and passenger side switches |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Keyless entry system with retractable key and truck release (2 transmitters) |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Electronic lockout protection |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Internal fuel door, trunk-lid and hood release |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Homelink (integrated with auto dimming mirror) |
- |
S |
- |
S |
| Ignition key illumination |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Front dual map lamps with sunglass holder |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Rear overhead dual map lamps |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Delayed courtesy lights (front and rear map lights, front door lights) |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Cargo area light |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Illuminated centre instrument panel controls (red) - audio, A/C |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Day/night rearview mirror |
S |
- |
S |
- |
| Delayed fade out on interior lights |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Dual front and dual rear cup holders |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Assist grips - retractable (3) |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Coat hooks (2) |
S |
S |
S |
S |
|
| Interior Features: Seat and Trim |
I4 |
V6 |
|
GS |
GT |
GS |
GT |
| Reclining front bucket seats with slide adjustment |
S |
- |
- |
- |
| Driver’s manual seat lifter |
S |
- |
- |
- |
| 8-way adjustable power driver’s seat with manual lumbar support adj. |
SP |
S |
S |
S |
| Heated front seats |
- |
S |
- |
S |
| 60/40 split folding rear seatback with centre armrest |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Trunk-mounted rear seatback release levers |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Custom floor Mats |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| High grade cloth upholstery |
S |
- |
S |
- |
| Leather trimmed upholstery |
- |
S |
- |
S |
| Molded cloth door panel trim - front and rear |
S |
- |
S |
- |
| Synthetic leather door panel trim - front and rear (included with leather-trimmed seat upholstery) |
- |
S |
- |
S |
| Interior door handles - silver |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| 3-spoke steering wheel |
S |
- |
- |
- |
| 3-spoke steering wheel - leather-wrapped |
SP |
S |
S |
S |
| Tilt and telescopic steering wheel |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Shift knob - leather-wrapped (M/T and A/T) |
SP |
S |
S |
S |
| Parking brake handle - leather-wrapped |
SP |
S |
S |
S |
| Power window switch panel - dark grey |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Parking brake and AT shift knob buttons - silver |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Centre instrument panel trim (audio, A/C panel) - dark grey |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Instrument panel trim insert - colour-keyed |
S |
- |
S |
- |
| Instrument panel trim insert - dark grey |
- |
S |
- |
S |
|
| Interior Features: Safety and Security |
I4 |
V6 |
|
GS |
GT |
GS |
GT |
| "Triple H" construction |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Side-impact door beams - front and rear |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Optimized brake and accelerator pedal layout (crushable box design) |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Rear-door catch pins |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Dual front air bags |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Dual front side air bags |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Dual side air curtains |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Whiplash-reducing front seat headrests |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Front safety-belt pretensioners with force limiters |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| 3-point safety belts for all seating positions (2 front; 3 rear) |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Height adjustable front shoulder belt "B" pillar anchors |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Child-safety rear door locks |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| ISOFIX child safety-seat anchors in rear seat (upper and lower type) |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Integrated child seat anchors |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Internal trunk release |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Engine immobilizer theft deterrent system |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Anti-theft alarm system |
- |
S |
- |
S |
| Keyless remote panic button feature (key fob) |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Trunk lid push-open cancel feature (glove box) |
S |
S |
S |
S |
|
| Interior Features: Instrument Panel |
I4 |
V6 |
|
GS |
GT |
GS |
GT |
| Centre instrument panel display (clock, audio, A/C, outside ambient temp.) |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Exterior temperature gauge |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| 12-volt power outlets (2) - cigarette lighter and centre console storage compartment with retained power |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Gauge illumination dimming control |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Black gauges with white lettering and red night time illumination |
S |
- |
S |
- |
| Electroluminescent gauges with red night time illumination |
- |
S |
- |
S |
| Tachometer, engine coolant temperature gauge and fuel gauge |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Twin trip odometers |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Warning lights for low windshield washer fluid level, low fuel level, door ajar, check engine, oil pressure, volts, parking brake, high beam, and safety belts |
S |
S |
S |
S |
|
| Interior Features: Storage |
I4 |
V6 |
|
GS |
GT |
GS |
GT |
| Front door storage pockets with bottle holders |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Driver-side seatback pocket |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Coin holder with mat and lid - driver side |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Centre dash panel storage compartment with mat and lid |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Centre console armrest with covered dual storage compartments |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Lockable, illuminated glove compartment |
S |
S |
S |
S |
|
| S=Standard O=Optional SP=Sport Package |
|
| Sport Package w/ ABS and Traction control: Includes 17-Alloy wheels, 215/50R17 tires, 8-way power driver’s seat, fog lights, leather wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, shift knob, and parking brake. |
