Mazda · 2003–2021 · Gas
Mazda 6 MPG by year
The EPA has rated 19 model years of the Mazda 6, from 2003 to 2021. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2016, at 32 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2021 model is 21% more efficient than the best 2003 model (29 vs. 24 MPG). The 2021 model is 4% more efficient than the median midsize car that year (29 vs. 28 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- 6, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every 6 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
26 / 35 | 28 | — | 2 | $1,603 |
| 2020 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
26 / 35 | 28 | — | 2 | $1,603 |
| 2019 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
26 / 35 | 28 | — | 3 | $1,603 |
| 2018 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 26 |
26 / 35 | 28 | — | 3 | $1,603 |
| 2017 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 28 |
27 / 35 | 27 | — | 3 | $1,550 |
| 2016 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 29 |
28 / 38 | 28 | — | 3 | $1,453 |
| 2015 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 29 |
28 / 39 | 27.5 | — | 3 | $1,453 |
| 2014 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 29 |
28 / 39 | 28 | — | 3 | $1,453 |
| 2013 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 30 | 26 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
| 2012 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 21 |
22 / 30 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 2011 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 21 |
22 / 30 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 2010 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 20 |
21 / 30 | 22 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
| 2009 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 20 |
21 / 30 | 22 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
| 2008 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 20 |
21 / 29 | 22 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 2007 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 29 | 22 | — | 5 | $1,938 |
| 2006 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 29 | 21 | — | 5 | $1,938 |
| 2005 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 20 |
21 / 28 | 21 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 2004 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 29 | 21 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 2003 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 29 | 21 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mazda 6 year has the best fuel economy?
The 2014 Mazda 6, rated up to 32 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,453 a year.
Which Mazda 6 year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2005 model, whose most efficient version is rated 23 MPG combined (about $2,022 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Mazda 6?
The 2021 Mazda 6 is rated up to 29 MPG combined.