What Changed

The U.S. now gets a dedicated version of the Mazda6 sedan. The wagon and 5-door hatchback models are no longer offered. The second-generation Mazda6 has grown appreciably larger in every dimension. In particular, the roughly 5 extra inches of length and 2 inches of width create a more spacious interior. The FWD Mazda6 retains a choice of four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines, both are more powerful than their predecessors were.

Comparison to Prior Model

2009 Mazda MAZDA6 Sedan 2008 Mazda MAZDA6 Sedan
2009 Mazda MAZDA6 Sedan 2008 Mazda MAZDA6 Sedan
Price Range ($) $20,450 - $28,465 $19,140 - $27,150
Length (in) 193.7 186.8
Wheelbase (in) 109.8 105.3
Width (in) 72.4 70.1
Height (in) 57.9 56.7
Track (in) 62.8 60.6
Exterior Volume (cu. ft.) 407.6 371.4
Curb Weight (lbs.) 3258-3547 3091-3378
Legroom Total (in.) 80.5 78.8
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 102.9 96.2
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 16.6 15.2
Driven Wheels
  • FWD
  • FWD
Engines
  • 2.5l I4 (170-bhp)
  • 3.7l V6 (272-bhp)
  • 2.3l I4 (156-bhp)
  • 3.0l V6 (212-bhp)
Transmissions A5, A6, M6 A5, A6, M5
City MPG 17-21 17-21
Highway MPG 25-30 25-29
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