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2005 Mazda 6 MPG & fuel economy

The 2005 Mazda 6 is a midsize car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 23 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2004 model. Among 42 midsize cars rated for 2005, it ranks 12th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 21 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2005 #12 of 42 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2005 Mazda 6's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2811.98.4
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 2005 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Toyota Prius46 MPG $1,011
  2. 2Honda Accord Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  3. 3Honda Accord26 MPG $1,788
  4. 4Hyundai Elantra26 MPG $1,788
  5. 5Chevrolet Malibu25 MPG $1,860
  6. 12Mazda 623 MPG $2,022
  7. 42Bentley Arnage11 MPG $5,386
2005 6Other midsize carsClass median: $2,214/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

6 MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
6		 Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
6		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
6		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
6		 Gas 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.3L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
96 cu ft
Cargo volume
22 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

2005 Mazda 6 vs. rivals

vs Volkswagen Passat Diesel 27 MPG · $2,056/yr 6 saves $34/yr vs Chevrolet Monte Carlo 22 MPG · $2,114/yr 6 saves $92/yr vs Hyundai Sonata 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Kia Optima 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Galant 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Grand Prix 21 MPG · $2,214/yr 6 saves $193/yr vs Kia Spectra 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Spectra saves $162/yr vs Hyundai Elantra 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Elantra saves $233/yr vs Volkswagen Passat 23 MPG · $2,576/yr 6 saves $554/yr vs Toyota Prius 46 MPG · $1,011/yr Prius saves $1,011/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2005 Mazda 6?

Up to 23 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 20 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2005 Mazda 6 use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2005 Mazda 6?

The 2005 Mazda 6's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2005 Mazda 6 per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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