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Mazda 6 Sedan
2021 Mazda 6 Sedan
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$24,325
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.5
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Pontiac G8
2009 Pontiac G8
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$28,250
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Subaru Legacy
2021 Subaru Legacy
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$22,895
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8.4
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Overview

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.6L V6 Gas
Engine
2.5L Flat 4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 35 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 25 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 27 MPG
Hwy: 35 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
14.7 ft³
Trunk Volume
17.5 ft³
Trunk Volume
15.1 ft³

Photos

Mazda 6 Sedan
2018-2021 Mazda 6 Sedan Rear Angle View
2018-2021 Mazda 6 Sedan Dashboard
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Pontiac G8
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
9
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Subaru Legacy
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
75
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
3.6L V6 Gas
2.5L Flat 4 Gas
Horsepower
187 hp @ 6000 rpm
256 hp @ 6300 rpm
182 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
248 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm
176 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Automatic
Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,437 lbs
3,885 lbs
3,499 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
29 MPG
20 MPG
30 MPG
City
26 MPG
17 MPG
27 MPG
Highway
35 MPG
25 MPG
35 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.2 Tons/yr
N/A
5.9 Tons/yr
EPA rating
N/A
5
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gallons
19 gallons
18.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
426.4 miles
323 miles
499.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
574 miles
475 miles
647.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
192.7 in
196.1 in
190.6 in
Height
57.1 in
57.7 in
59.1 in
Max Width
72.4 in
74.8 in
72.4 in
Front Width
62.4 in
62.7 in
62.2 in
Rear Width
62 in
63.3 in
63.4 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
114.8 in
108.3 in
Ground Clearance
6.5 in
N/A
5.9 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.2 in
42.2 in
42.8 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.4 in
38.7 in
39.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.9 in
59.1 in
58.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.5 in
56.7 in
55.5 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
38.7 in
39.4 in
39.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.1 in
38 in
37.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.1 in
59.1 in
57.4 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53.5 in
58 in
54.8 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
14.7 ft³
17.5 ft³
15.1 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
36.7 ft
37.4 ft
36.8 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Steel Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
18" x 8"
17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
18" x 8"
17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Performance
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Performance
Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire
P225/55VR17
P245/45R18
P225/55VR17
Rear Tire
P225/55VR17
P245/45R18
P225/55VR17
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Deep Crystal Blue
  • Jet Black Mica
  • Machine Gray Metallic
  • Snowflake White Pearl Mica
  • Soul Red Crystal Metallic
N/A
  • Abyss Blue Pearl
  • Crystal Black Silica
  • Crystal White Pearl
  • Ice Silver Metallic
  • Magnetite Gray Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Onyx, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Onyx, Premium Cloth Seat Trim
  • Titanium Gray, Cloth Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Optional
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Optional
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Optional
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Optional
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Optional
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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