Mazda 6 II Sedan (GH) 2.5 (170 Hp)
Mazda 6:
The Mazda 6 is a mid-size sedan produced by Mazda since 2002, replacing the long-produced Capella/626.
The Mazda6 was marketed as the first example of the company's "Stylish, Insightful and Spirited" design philosophy, followed by the Mazda2 in December 2002, the RX-8 in August 2003, the Mazda3 in January 2004, the Mazda5 in the summer of 2005, the MX-5 in October 2005, and the CX-7 in November 2006. The 2003 Mazda6 is essentially the seventh-generation Mazda 626, part of the 'G' model code family....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Sedan (GH) Overview:
Mazda 6 (II Sedan (GH)). With 226 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.1 l/100km). With a weight of 1420 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.1 s). The top speed reaches 220 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (163 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Respectable acceleration of 9.2 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
- • Exceptional fuel efficiency: 5.4 L/100 km.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 519 Liters.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
Cons:
- • Meets EURO 5 emission standard; check for local urban restriction zones.
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Sedan (Typ GG/GY/GG1 facelift 2005): 2006 - June, 2008).
| General: |
| Brand: | Mazda |
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| Model: | 6 |
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| Generation: | II Sedan (GH) |
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| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 (170 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 2007 |
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| End of production: | 2010 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 170 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 68.3 Hp/l [10mm less] |
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| Torque: | 226 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | L5-VE More details about the engine L5-VE |
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| Engine displacement: | 2488 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 100 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.7:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.1 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8 l/100 km |
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| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8.1 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8.1 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 220 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.4 kg/Hp, 119.7 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.3 kg/Nm, 159.2 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.7 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1420 |
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| Max. weight: | 1930 |
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| Max load: | 510 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 519 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4735 mm mm [10mm less] |
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| Width: | 1795 mm mm [15mm more] |
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| Height: | 1440 mm mm [Same height.] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm mm [50mm more] |
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| Front track: | 1550 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1550 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Number of gears | 6 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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Behind the wheel of the Mazda 6. How does it handle on the road?