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    2008 Mazda 6

    New from

    $27,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Good

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.9 - 8.9 L / 100km

    About the Mazda 6

    Last updated Dec 04, 2025

    The new Mazda 6 is a medium-sized car offered in 5D Hatchback, 4D Hatchback and 4D Sedan body styles. Available in Australia from $27,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Limited variant and topping out at $46,910 for the Luxury Sports.

    There are 6 variants of the Mazda 6 available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (125kW/226Nm) and 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (136kW/400Nm). Available with 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2008 Mazda 6 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    82.62 - 88.84 kW/t
    49.84 kW/t
    127.46 kW/t
    Boot Space
    510 - 519 litres
    450 litres
    603 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.9 - 8.9 L/100km
    5.7 L/100km
    12.4 L/100km
    Price
    $27,990 - $46,910
    $27,990
    $67,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 - 7 years
    2 years
    1 year

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,500 kg
    1,200 kg
    2,200 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    122 mm
    103 mm
    180 mm

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    2008 Mazda 6 Specs

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    Limited

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Mp3 Devices Connection
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 88.84
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 519
      • Front Track (mm): 1550
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
      • Overall Height (mm): 1440
      • Overall Length (mm): 4735
      • Overall Width (mm): 1795
      • Rear Track (mm): 1550
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2725
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 89
      • Co2 Level (combined): 199
      • Compression Ratio: 9.7
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2488
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 100
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 64
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Blue
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.4
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 211
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 131
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 226
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Euro Ncap Standard: Euro Ncap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
      • Main Service Distance (km): 20000
      • Main Service Distance (miles): 12427
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Electric
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 550
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1407
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Classic

    Adds to Limited:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 88.21
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1417
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Removes from Limited:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 88.84
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1407
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Base

    Adds to Classic:
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Station Wagon
      • Local Body Type: Station Wagon
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83.95
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1712
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1001
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1074
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1425
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 122
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.4
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.3
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 36.5
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.9
      • Overall Height (mm): 1490
      • Overall Length (mm): 4765
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 990
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 927
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1395
    • Doors
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 86
      • Co2 Level (combined): 159
      • Compression Ratio: 16.3
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 2.2
      • Engine (cc): 2183
      • Engine Code: Mzr-cd
      • Stroke Engine: 94
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 185
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 136
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Euro Ncap Adult Occupant: 4
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
    • Visibility
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1620
    Removes from Classic:
    • Audio
      • Mp3 Devices Connection
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 88.21
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1440
      • Overall Length (mm): 4735
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 89
      • Co2 Level (combined): 199
      • Compression Ratio: 9.7
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2488
      • Stroke Engine: 100
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Paint
      • External Color: Blue
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.4
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 211
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 131
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 226
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1417

    Luxury

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio
      • Mp3 Devices Connection
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 4
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 510
      • Overall Height (mm): 1440
      • Overall Length (mm): 4735
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 89
      • Co2 Level (combined): 208
      • Compression Ratio: 9.7
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2488
      • Stroke Engine: 100
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
    • Paint
      • External Color: Blue
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.8
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 207
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 129
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 226
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Automatic
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1506
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Station Wagon
      • Local Body Type: Station Wagon
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83.95
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1712
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 519
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1001
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1074
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1425
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 122
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.4
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.3
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 36.5
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.9
      • Overall Height (mm): 1490
      • Overall Length (mm): 4765
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 990
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 927
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1395
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 86
      • Co2 Level (combined): 159
      • Compression Ratio: 16.3
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 2.2
      • Engine (cc): 2183
      • Engine Code: Mzr-cd
      • Stroke Engine: 94
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 185
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 136
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Euro Ncap Adult Occupant: 4
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Warranty
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1620

    Luxury Sports

    Adds to Luxury:
    • Body exterior
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 84.12
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11400
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 204
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 211
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 131
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1486
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Removes from Luxury:
    • Body exterior
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
    • Engine
      • Co2 Level (combined): 208
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.8
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 207
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 129
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Automatic
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1506
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Sports

    Adds to Luxury Sports:
    • Body exterior
      • Platform Code: C1+ Eucd
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 83.08
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 3
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1001
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1074
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1425
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 122
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.4
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.3
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 36.5
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.9
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 948
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 927
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1395
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 86
      • Co2 Level (combined): 156
      • Compression Ratio: 16.3
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 2.2
      • Engine (cc): 2183
      • Engine Code: Mzr-cd
      • Stroke Engine: 94
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Directional Headlights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.9
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 185
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 136
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Euro Ncap Adult Occupant: 4
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
    • Visibility
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Warranty
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1637
    Removes from Luxury Sports:
    • Audio
      • Mp3 Devices Connection
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 84.12
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 4
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 89
      • Co2 Level (combined): 204
      • Compression Ratio: 9.7
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2488
      • Stroke Engine: 100
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
    • Paint
      • External Color: Blue
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 211
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 131
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 226
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1486
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    2008 Mazda 6 Dimensions

    1490mm
    1795mm
    4765mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2008 Mazda 6 Dimensions

    2008 Mazda 6 Fuel Economy

    There are 7 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda 6

    The most fuel efficient Mazda 6 is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.9L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mazda 6 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Classic with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 8.9L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Mazda 6 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Mazda 6Fuel TypeCombined
    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded8.4 L/100km
    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded8.7 L/100km
    See all Mazda 6 Fuel Economy

    2008 Mazda 6 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mazda 6?

    The Mazda 6 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Mazda 6 FAQs

    The cheapest Mazda 6 is the Limited that starts from $27,990.

    The most expensive Mazda 6 is the Luxury Sports that starts from $46,910.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda 6 is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Limited, Classic, Base, Luxury, Luxury Sports and Sports.

    The largest Mazda 6 is the Classic which measures 1795mm wide, 4765mm in length and sits 1490mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda 6 is the Base which has 136kW of power from its 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.

    The Mazda 6 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mazda 6 is the Base which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Mazda 6 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.

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