Overview
The 2013 Mazda 6 Sedan is a midsize sedan offered in 5 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $20,725. For that price, it mainly competes with the Hyundai Sonata, the Nissan Altima, and the Volkswagen Passat. Between 5 trims, the Mazda 6 offers two powertrains. It is a 2.5L Inline-4 making 170 horsepower and 167 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a choice between a 6-speed manual transmission and a 5-speed automatic transmission. There is also a base engine for the top most trim, it is a 3.7L V6 capable of making 272 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque.The Mazda 6 reaches 60 MPH from zero in 9.1 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.5 seconds with the Mazda 6. Depending on the powertrain, the Mazda 6 can manage a combined fuel economy between 24 and 21 MPG. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 7 striking colors the Mazda 6 comes in really pull you towards itself.
