Mazda 6 Sport Wagon MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mazda 6 Sport Wagon has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2004 to 2007. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2004) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2004). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Station Wagons.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 20 mpg | 19 mpg | #9 of 16 (47th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2005 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #8 of 15 (50th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2006 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #6 of 13 (58th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Station Wagons |
| 2007 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #9 of 14 (38th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Station Wagons |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mazda 6 Sport Wagon placed highest in 2006 at #6 of 13, and lowest in 2004 at #9 of 16. It spent 2 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
What 6 Sport Wagon fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2007 Mazda 6 Sport Wagon burns 575 to 575 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,725 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2007 model year is $3,100 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Station Wagons
Across the 65 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Station Wagons, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 20 mpg the Mazda 6 Sport Wagon is 2 mpg below the median, which is worth about $183 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Station Wagons rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Mazda nameplates
Every Mazda model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.