7.6
2024 Mazda 6 review
The Mazda 6 is getting on in years but it manages to remain fresh, especially with the zesty turbo engine standard in the GT SP.
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Jack Quick
Mazda Mazda 6 vs Volkswagen Arteon Comparison
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Based on the Mazda Mazda 6 G35 GT SP
Based on the Volkswagen Arteon 140TSI ELEGANCE SHTNG BKE (RF)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting things
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
62L
434 to 471 km
66L
409 to 508 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$36,290 - $55,685
$63,640 - $73,240
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Powerful turbo engine
- Well equipped
- Beautiful burgundy leather upholstery
Misses
- Archaic infotainment system
- A little thirsty in town
- Occasionally harsh and brittle ride
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just look at it
- Features list as long as your arm
- Heaps of space in the back and boot
Misses
- Currently missing some safety kit
- Skoda Superb will do the same job for less
- Lack of cabin differentiation to Passat
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
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- Pearlescent Paint (+$900)
- Powered Panoramic Sunroof - Glass (+$2,100)
Colours Available
The following finishes are no-cost options:
- Sonic Silver metallic
- Jet Black mica
- Deep Crystal blue mica
- Platinum Quartz metallic
The following are $795 options:
- Rhodium White metallic
- Machine Grey metallic
- Polymetal Grey metallic
- Soul Red Crystal metallic
The 20th Anniversary comes exclusively in Artisan Red or Rhodium White metallic finishes, at no extra cost.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 173kW | 140kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 4200 - 4950 | |
| Torque | ||
| 252Nm - 420Nm | 320Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14.5 | 9.3 - 12.2 | |
