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THE GLOBAL CAR CATALOG

Mazda 6 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2002–2005) — First Generation

The first-generation Mazda 6 is a family-size car with a driver-focused feel, offered as a Liftback, Sedan, and Estate 5-door so you can match style, rear access, and cargo space.

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Mazda 6 Engines and Transmissions

You will find petrol Mazda 6 engine choices, and the powertrain around them changes daily driving. The 1.8 MT Liftback uses a manual and front-wheel drive. The 2.3 AT Estate 5-door adds an automatic and all-wheel drive; the 2.3 CVT Liftback keeps front-wheel drive with a variable gearbox.

Liftback — Mazda 6 Engines and Transmissions

Liftback Mazda 6 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1798 cm³	120 hp	88 kW	165 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1999 cm³	141 hp	104 kW	181 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1999 cm³	141 hp	104 kW	181 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2261 cm³	162 hp	119 kW	210 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 CVT	Gasoline	2261 cm³	162 hp	119 kW	210 N⋅m	Variable	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2261 cm³	166 hp	122 kW	207 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
3.0 MT	Gasoline	2967 cm³	222 hp	164 kW	260 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
3.0 AT	Gasoline	2967 cm³	222 hp	164 kW	260 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1998 cm³	120 hp	88 kW	310 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1998 cm³	136 hp	100 kW	310 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2261 cm³	166 hp	122 kW	207 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1999 cm³	147 hp	108 kW	184 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Sedan — Mazda 6 Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Mazda 6 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1798 cm³	120 hp	88 kW	165 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1999 cm³	141 hp	104 kW	181 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1999 cm³	141 hp	104 kW	181 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2261 cm³	166 hp	122 kW	207 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2261 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	216 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2261 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	216 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2261 cm³	178 hp	131 kW	216 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2261 cm³	178 hp	131 kW	216 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
3.0 MT	Gasoline	2967 cm³	222 hp	163 kW	274 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
3.0 AT	Gasoline	2967 cm³	222 hp	163 kW	274 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1998 cm³	120 hp	88 kW	310 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1998 cm³	136 hp	100 kW	310 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2261 cm³	166 hp	122 kW	207 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1999 cm³	147 hp	108 kW	184 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Estate 5-door — Mazda 6 Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Mazda 6 Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2261 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	216 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2261 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	216 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2261 cm³	178 hp	131 kW	216 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2261 cm³	178 hp	131 kW	216 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1798 cm³	120 hp	88 kW	165 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1999 cm³	141 hp	104 kW	181 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1999 cm³	141 hp	104 kW	181 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2261 cm³	163 hp	119 kW	205 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
2.3 MT	Gasoline	2261 cm³	166 hp	122 kW	207 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.3 AT	Gasoline	2261 cm³	166 hp	122 kW	207 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
3.0 MT	Gasoline	2967 cm³	222 hp	163 kW	274 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
3.0 AT	Gasoline	2967 cm³	222 hp	163 kW	274 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1998 cm³	120 hp	88 kW	310 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1998 cm³	136 hp	100 kW	310 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Mazda 6 Dimensions

Liftback — Mazda 6 Dimensions

Liftback Mazda 6 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.8 MT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1270 kg	1840 kg	130 mm
2.0 MT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1275 kg	1840 kg	130 mm
2.0 AT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1275 kg	1840 kg	130 mm
2.3 MT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1436 kg	Not provided	130 mm
2.3 CVT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1461 kg	Not provided	130 mm
2.3 MT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1330 kg	1890 kg	130 mm
3.0 MT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1513 kg	2070 kg	130 mm
3.0 AT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1550 kg	2070 kg	130 mm
2.0 MT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1410 kg	1960 kg	130 mm
2.0 MT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1410 kg	1960 kg	130 mm
2.3 AT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1330 kg	1890 kg	130 mm
2.0 AT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	Not provided	1865 kg	130 mm

Sedan — Mazda 6 Dimensions

Sedan Mazda 6 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.8 MT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1245 kg	1840 kg	130 mm
2.0 MT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1250 kg	1840 kg	130 mm
2.0 AT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1275 kg	1865 kg	130 mm
2.3 MT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1315 kg	1890 kg	130 mm
2.3 AT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
2.3 MT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1300 kg	Not provided	130 mm
2.3 MT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1300 kg	Not provided	130 mm
2.3 AT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
3.0 MT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1535 kg	2070 kg	130 mm
3.0 AT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1535 kg	2070 kg	130 mm
2.0 MT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1385 kg	1960 kg	130 mm
2.0 MT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1385 kg	1960 kg	130 mm
2.3 AT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	Not provided	1890 kg	130 mm
2.0 AT	4670 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1275 kg	1865 kg	130 mm

Estate 5-door — Mazda 6 Dimensions

Estate 5-door Mazda 6 Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
2.3 AT	4690 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
2.3 MT	4690 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1300 kg	Not provided	130 mm
2.3 MT	4690 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1300 kg	Not provided	130 mm
2.3 AT	4690 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
1.8 MT	4690 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1310 kg	1905 kg	130 mm
2.0 MT	4690 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1310 kg	1905 kg	130 mm
2.0 AT	4690 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1310 kg	1905 kg	130 mm
2.3 AT	4690 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1535 kg	2025 kg	130 mm
2.3 MT	4690 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1365 kg	1935 kg	130 mm
2.3 AT	4690 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1365 kg	1935 kg	130 mm
3.0 MT	4690 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1350 kg	Not provided	130 mm
3.0 AT	4690 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	Not provided	Not provided	130 mm
2.0 MT	4690 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1440 kg	2010 kg	130 mm
2.0 MT	4690 mm	1780 mm	1435 mm	2675 mm	1440 kg	2010 kg	130 mm

Mazda 6 Cargo Space

Liftback — Mazda 6 Cargo Space

Liftback Mazda 6 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
1.8 MT	492 l	1660 l
2.0 MT	492 l	1660 l
2.0 AT	492 l	1660 l
2.3 MT	492 l	1660 l
2.3 CVT	492 l	1660 l
2.3 MT	492 l	1660 l
3.0 MT	492 l	1660 l
3.0 AT	492 l	1660 l
2.0 MT	492 l	1660 l
2.0 MT	492 l	1660 l
2.3 AT	492 l	1660 l
2.0 AT	492 l	1660 l

Sedan — Mazda 6 Cargo Space

Sedan Mazda 6 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
1.8 MT	500 l
2.0 MT	500 l
2.0 AT	500 l
2.3 MT	500 l
2.3 AT	500 l
2.3 MT	500 l
2.3 MT	500 l
2.3 AT	500 l
3.0 MT	500 l
3.0 AT	500 l
2.0 MT	500 l
2.0 MT	500 l
2.3 AT	500 l
2.0 AT	500 l

Estate 5-door — Mazda 6 Cargo Space

Estate 5-door Mazda 6 Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
2.3 AT	505 l	1710 l
2.3 MT	505 l	1710 l
2.3 MT	505 l	1710 l
2.3 AT	505 l	1710 l
1.8 MT	505 l	1710 l
2.0 MT	505 l	1710 l
2.0 AT	505 l	1710 l
2.3 AT	505 l	1710 l
2.3 MT	505 l	1710 l
2.3 AT	505 l	1710 l
3.0 MT	505 l	1710 l
3.0 AT	505 l	1710 l
2.0 MT	505 l	1710 l
2.0 MT	505 l	1710 l

Mazda 6 Trims and Equipment

Mazda 6 Trims and Equipment
Modification	Body	Equipment
2.0 AT	Liftback	Luxury
2.0 AT	Liftback	Executive
2.3 AT	Sedan	Premium
2.0 AT	Sedan	Luxury
2.0 AT	Sedan	Executive