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2016 Mazda 6 MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Mazda 6 is a midsize car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 32 MPG combined (28 city / 38 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 29 to 32 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 67 midsize cars rated for 2016, it ranks 18th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,453 a year to fuel.

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Combined 32 MPG 28 MPG city · 38 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,453 15,000 mi/yr · $9.69 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2016 #18 of 67 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2016 Mazda 6's fuel average is 13.6 km/L (7.4 L/100 km), or 32 MPG combined: 11.9 km/L in the city and 16.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2811.98.4
Highway3816.26.2
Combined3213.67.4

How it ranks among 2016 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Nissan Leaf114 MPGe $799
  2. 2Toyota Prius56 MPG $830
  3. 3Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid46 MPG $1,011
  4. 4Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid99 MPGe + 40 MPG $1,027
  5. 5Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive84 MPGe $1,085
  6. 18Mazda 632 MPG $1,453
  7. 67Ferrari FF13 MPG $4,558
2016 6Other midsize carsClass median: $1,850/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

6 MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
6
Gas 28 MPG 38 MPG 32 MPG — $1,453
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
6
Gas 26 MPG 37 MPG 30 MPG — $1,550
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
6
Gas 25 MPG 36 MPG 29 MPG — $1,603

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
100 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
280 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
8/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
8/10

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Mazda 6?

Up to 32 MPG combined (28 city / 38 highway); ratings range from 29 to 32 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Mazda 6 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Mazda 6?

The 2016 Mazda 6's fuel average is 13.6 km/L (7.4 L/100 km), or 32 MPG combined: 11.9 km/L in the city and 16.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Mazda 6 per year?

About $1,453 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $9.69 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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