2015 Mazda 6

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Rating8.0

Ranked #7 in 

Midsize Sedan
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$21,190 - $29,895
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Good mileage

Stiff ride

No significant changes

Well appointed interior

Finicky infotainment screen

Agile handling

Able engine

Specs & Features

$21,190

price

184 hp @ 5700 rpm

horsepower

185 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

2.5L 4cyl FWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2015 Mazda 6 makes for an excellent contender in the midsize sedan segment. With three trims on offer, the 2015 Mazda 6 retails for an MSRP of $22,010 competing directly with the Honda Accord, the Toyota Camry, and the Hyundai Sonata. Only a 2.5L Inline-4 engine is offered, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Together, they produce 184 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0 to 60 in 7.4 seconds, the Mazda 6 maintains a combined fuel economy of 29 MPG. Mazda offers the sedan in 7 stunning colors, with the Soul Red Metallic being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

We recommend the well-equipped Touring trim for most buyers. The Touring trim adds some essential convenience features like a rear-view camera, blindspot monitoring, 5.8-inch touch screen, dual-zone automatic climate control, and synthetic leather upholstery.

Trims

    Sport
    $21,190 onwards
    • 17-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM/Satellite-Prep
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Front manual air conditioning
    • Remote keyless entry
    Touring
    $23,845 onwards
    • 19-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • AM/FM/HD/Satellite-Prep
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Leatherette Seat trim
    Grand Touring
    $29,895 onwards
    • 19-inch polished aluminum Wheels
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Heated mirrors
    • Leather Seat trim
    • Navigation system
    • Rain sensing windsheild wiper
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/HD/Satellite
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof

Compare to similar cars

Price

$21,190- $29,895

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.98

Horsepower

184 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque

185 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

8

206 hp @ 6800 rpm

182 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

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Gasoline

7.74

310 hp @ 6500 rpm

272 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

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Gasoline

7.97

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.47

304 hp @ 6800 rpm

264 lb.-ft. @ 5300 rpm

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Gasoline

7.94

196 hp @ 6300 rpm

191 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

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Gasoline

7.62

184 hp @ 6250 rpm

173 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

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Gasoline

8.2

175 hp @ 6000 rpm

175 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

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Gasoline

8.25

143 hp @ 6500 rpm

129 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm

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Gasoline

8.06

185 hp @ 6400 rpm

181 lb.-ft. @ 3900 rpm

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2015 Mazda 6 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2015 Mazda 6

    Ranked #9

    7.8 sec15.9 sec143 mph
    5.9 sec--
    6.2 sec14.7 sec-
    6.2 sec14.7 sec154 mph
    6.3 sec--
    2015 Audi A4

    Ranked #4

    6.6 sec15.5 sec130 mph

    2015 Mazda 6 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      2015 Mazda 6

      Ranked #3

      25 mpg37 mpg29 mpg16.4 gal.410/606.8 mi.
      27 mpg38 mpg31 mpg18 gal.486/684 mi.
      30 mpg36 mpg31 mpg13.2 gal.369.6/475.2 mi.
      26 mpg36 mpg30 mpg18.5 gal.481/666 mi.
      25 mpg37 mpg29 mpg18.5 gal.462.5/684.5 mi.
      25 mpg36 mpg29 mpg15.8 gal.395/568.8 mi.

      2015 Mazda 6 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2015 Mazda 6

        Ranked #8

        191.5 in.72.4 in.57.1 in.6.4 in.111.4 in.
        196.9 in.73.1 in.59.2 in.7 in.111.7 in.
        196.5 in.74.4 in.58.3 in.5.3 in.118.5 in.
        196.1 in.74.4 in.57.7 in.3.8 in.112.2 in.
        195.5 in.72.8 in.58.1 in.5.4 in.112 in.
        193.7 in.73.2 in.57.9 in.5.4 in.112 in.

        2015 Mazda 6 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2015 Mazda 6

          Ranked #2

          14.8 cu.ft.99.7 cu.ft.128.1 cu.ft.
          16 cu.ft.101.4 cu.ft.234.1 cu.ft.
          13.3 cu.ft.100 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.
          16 cu.ft.102.8 cu.ft.11.5 cu.ft.
          15 cu.ft.104.6 cu.ft.72 cu.ft.
          15.4 cu.ft.102.2 cu.ft.72 cu.ft.

          2015 Mazda 6 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            2015 Mazda 6

            Ranked #1

            128.1 cu.ft.14.8 cu.ft.128.1 cu.ft.-
            234.1 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.234.1 cu.ft.-
            95.4 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.-
            72 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.72 cu.ft.-
            15.3 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.-
            23.3 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.-

            2015 Mazda 6 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              2015 Mazda 6

              Ranked #3

              -1043 lbs.3183 lbs.
              2000 lbs.-3468 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3431 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3895 lbs.
              --3252 lbs.
              --3393 lbs.

              2015 Mazda 6 Sedan Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              3

              Recalls

              0

              Investigations

              60

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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