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The Mazda6 Sport hatchback offers an ingenious blend of fun and functionality beneath its sporty profile. In back, 1,662 L of versatile cargo space await your luggage, sports gear, a week’s groceries or even that new home theatre system. While up front, the Sport hatchback proudly displays its performance credentials. An advanced multi-valve engine and quick-shifting, 5-speed manual transmission deliver pulse-quickening performance. And the pure sport appeal of traction control and a leather-wrapped steering wheel never let you forget you’re in a Mazda.
| 2008 Mazda6 Sport 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. |
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 |
|
I4 |
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 & 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 (4-wheel, 4 sensor, 3-channel) with EBFD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution)
299mm ventilated front discs
280mm solid rear discs |
| Wheels |
17” alloy wheels with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) standard on GS and GT-I4
18” alloy wheels standard on GT-V6, with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
| Tires |
215/50R17 all season radials (GS and GT-I4)
215/45R18 all season radials (GT-V6) |
| Curb weight |
I4: 1,445kg(MT); 1,479kg(AT)
V6: 1,526kg(MT); 1,552kg(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) |
1,530 / 1,530 |
| Overall Length |
4,745 |
| Overall Width |
1,780 |
| Overall Height |
1,440 |
| Ground Clearance |
130 |
|
| Internal Dimensions (mm) |
| Headroom (fr/rr) without Moonroof |
984 / 932 |
| with Moonroof |
966 / 932 |
| Legroom (Fr/Rr) |
1,074 / 926 |
| Shoulder Room (Fr/Rr) |
1,421 / 1,403 |
| Passenger Volume |
2,721 L |
| Cargo Volume |
626 L |
| DIM Cargo Volume (w/ rr seats folded downs), from the top of the ceiling |
1,622 L |
| Total Volume |
3,347 L |
|
| Fuel Economy Ratings (L/100km)** |
|
I4 |
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 |
|
| *Horsepower calculated using SAE method, revised August 2004. |
| **Estimated fuel economy. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. |
| 2008 Mazda6 Sport Features |
|
| S=Standard O=Optional NAV=Navigation System |
|
| 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 |
| 215/50R17 all-season steel-belted radial tires |
S |
S |
S |
- |
| 215/45R18 all-season steel-belted radial tires |
- |
- |
- |
S |
| 17-inch alloy wheels with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
S |
S |
S |
- |
| 18-inch alloy wheels with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
- |
- |
- |
S |
| Temporary spare tire |
S |
S |
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, rear spoiler and body-colour front grille |
S |
S |
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 |
| Intermittent rear wiper |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Halogen headlights |
S |
- |
S |
- |
| Xenon (HID) headlights |
- |
S |
- |
S |
| Black headlight housings |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Automatic headlight shut off |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Fog lights |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Sporty taillights |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Roof mounted 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 |
S |
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 |
| Power-operated glass moonroof with interior sunshade, tilt-up ventilation feature with one-touch open feature |
- |
S |
O |
S |
| Voice Activated Navigation system with retractable 7” display |
- |
- |
- |
NAV |
| 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 (2 transmitters) |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Electronic lockout protection |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Internal fuel door 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 |
| Day/night rearview 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 illumination vanity mirrors |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Delayed fade out on interior lights |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Dual front and dual rear cup holder |
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 |
| 8-way adjustable power driver’s seat with manual lumbar support adj. |
S |
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 - leather-wrapped |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Tilt and telescopic steering wheel |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Shift knob - leather-wrapped (M/T and A/T) |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Parking brake handle - leather wrapped |
S |
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 - dark grey |
S |
S |
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 |
| Adjustable rear 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 |
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
| Electroluminescent gauges with red night time illumination |
S |
S |
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 pockets |
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 (not available with NAV system) |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Centre console armrest with covered dual storage compartments |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Lockable, illuminated glove compartment |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Storage Fastners (4) |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| Side trim pockets in cargo area (left and right) |
S |
S |
S |
S |
|
| S=Standard O=Optional NAV=Navigation System |
|
