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2021 Mazda MAZDA6 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

6.7s

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MAZDA6: 6.7 s2.0 s10.9 sQuicker on the left
84 sedans (2021). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2021 Mazda MAZDA6: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
Grand Touring FWD2.5L 4-cyl227 hp310 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A6.7 sTested6-speed automaticFWD$30,175
Grand Touring Reserve FWD2.5L 4-cyl227 hp310 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A6.7 sTested6-speed automaticFWD$32,675
Carbon Edition FWD2.5L 4-cyl227 hp310 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A6.7 sTested6-speed automaticFWD$32,950
Signature FWD2.5L 4-cyl227 hp310 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A6.7 sTested6-speed automaticFWD$35,900
Sport FWD2.5L 4-cyl187 hp186 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A8.1 sTested6-speed automaticFWD$24,475
Touring FWD2.5L 4-cyl187 hp186 lb-ftN/AN/AN/A8.1 sTested6-speed automaticFWD$27,075

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

2 engines offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
2.5L 4-cyl2187 hpSport FWD$24,475Base$1,324Base
2.5L 4-cyl4227 hpGrand Touring FWD$30,175+$5,700$1,477+$153

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
6-speed automatic6Sport FWD$24,4756.7 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the Sport FWD: 187 hp, 29 mpg, $24,475. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.

2021 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Kia ForteGT DCT FWD201 hp30 mpg$22,7906.8 s
Kia Forte5GT DCT201 hp30 mpg$22,790N/A
Hyundai ElantraN Line FWD201 hp31 mpg$24,1008.6 s
Nissan Altima2.5 S FWD188 hp32 mpg$24,5505.8 s
Honda AccordHybrid FWD212 hp48 mpg$26,5706.9 s
Toyota CamryHybrid LE FWD208 hp52 mpg$27,2707.4 s

Cheapest 6 of 7.

MAZDA6 by year

6.0 s7.0 s8.0 s9.0 s10.0 s2009201120132015201720202021
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
0501001502002503002009201120132015201720192021
Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2021 Nissan Altima: 0.9 s quicker to 60.

2021 Mazda MAZDA66.7 s2021 Nissan Altima5.8 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2021 Mazda MAZDA6 and 2021 Nissan Altima
Measure2021 Mazda MAZDA62021 Nissan Altima
TrimGrand Touring FWD2.5 S FWD
0-606.7 s5.8 s
BasisTestedOnline
Horsepower227 hp188 hp
Curb weightN/AN/A
hp per tonN/AN/A
lb per hpN/AN/A
MSRP$30,175$24,550

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked