Mazda 6 Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on Mazda 6 transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 6 AT
    • Average acceleration: 8.8 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5333 rpm
    • Average torque: 305 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1482 kg / 3268 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2157 kg / 4756 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in 2018 Mazda 6 through generations

  • 2.5 SKYACTIV-G —6 AT (258 Nm)
  • 2.2 SKYACTIV-D —6 AT (445 Nm)
  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G —6 AT (213 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 6 AT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—10 s to 60 mph (10.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.5 SKYACTIV-G Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.2 SKYACTIV-D Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.0 SKYACTIV-G Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.5 SKYACTIV-G
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.2 SKYACTIV-D
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 SKYACTIV-G
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Mazda 6 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5333 rpm
      • Average torque: 305 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1489 kg / 3283 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2164 kg / 4772 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2018 Mazda 6 through generations

  • 2.2 SKYACTIV-D —6 MT (445 Nm)
  • 2.5 SKYACTIV-G —6 AT (258 Nm)
  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G —6 AT (213 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 6 MT—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.2 SKYACTIV-D Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    2.5 SKYACTIV-G Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0 SKYACTIV-G Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.2 SKYACTIV-D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.5 SKYACTIV-G
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0 SKYACTIV-G
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Mazda 6 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5400 rpm
      • Average torque: 295 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1442 kg / 3180 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2072 kg / 4569 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 Mazda 6 through generations

  • 2.2 SKYACTIV-D —6 AT (420 Nm)
  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G —6 AT (210 Nm)
  • 2.5 SKYACTIV-G —6 AT (256 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 6 AT—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—9.6 s to 60 mph (10.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 6 AT—4500 rpm.
  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—5700 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.2 SKYACTIV-D Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 4500 rpm. 96%
    2.0 SKYACTIV-G Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.5 SKYACTIV-G Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 2.2 SKYACTIV-D
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 SKYACTIV-G
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.5 SKYACTIV-G
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Mazda 6 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5400 rpm
      • Average torque: 295 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1435 kg / 3164 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2065 kg / 4553 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 Mazda 6 through generations

  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G —6 MT (210 Nm)
  • 2.5 SKYACTIV-G —6 AT (256 Nm)
  • 2.2 SKYACTIV-D —6 AT (420 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 6 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 6 AT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—5700 rpm.
  • 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 6 AT—4500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 SKYACTIV-G Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.5 SKYACTIV-G Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    2.2 SKYACTIV-D Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4500 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 SKYACTIV-G
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.5 SKYACTIV-G
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.2 SKYACTIV-D
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Mazda 6 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5400 rpm
      • Average torque: 295 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1370 kg / 3021 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2000 kg / 4410 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2012 Mazda 6 through generations

  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G —6 AT (210 Nm)
  • 2.5 SKYACTIV-G —6 AT (256 Nm)
  • 2.2 SKYACTIV-D —6 AT (420 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—9.6 s to 60 mph (10.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 6 AT—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—5700 rpm.
  • 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 6 AT—4500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 SKYACTIV-G Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.5 SKYACTIV-G Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    2.2 SKYACTIV-D Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 4500 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 SKYACTIV-G
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.5 SKYACTIV-G
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.2 SKYACTIV-D
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Mazda 6 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 AT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5400 rpm
      • Average torque: 295 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1378 kg / 3038 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2008 kg / 4428 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2012 Mazda 6 through generations

  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G —6 AT (210 Nm)
  • 2.5 SKYACTIV-G —6 AT (256 Nm)
  • 2.2 SKYACTIV-D —6 MT (420 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 6 MT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.5 SKYACTIV-G 6 AT—5700 rpm.
  • 2.2 SKYACTIV-D 6 MT—4500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 SKYACTIV-G Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.5 SKYACTIV-G Automatic 6 AT Front wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    2.2 SKYACTIV-D Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4500 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.0 SKYACTIV-G
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.5 SKYACTIV-G
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.2 SKYACTIV-D
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Mazda 6 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4850 rpm
      • Average torque: 267 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1455 kg / 3208 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2130 kg / 4697 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2010 Mazda 6 through generations

  • 2.2 CD —6 MT (340 Nm)
  • 2.0i —6 MT (193 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.2 CD 6 MT—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i 6 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.2 CD 6 MT—3500 rpm.
  • 2.0i 6 MT—6200 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.2 CD Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    2.0i Manual 6 MT - 6200 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.2 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type -
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Mazda 6 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 5 AT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5440 rpm
      • Average torque: 194 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1425 kg / 3142 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2055 kg / 4531 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2008 Mazda 6 through generations

  • 2.0i —6 MT (193 Nm)
  • 2.0i Activematic —5 AT (193 Nm)
  • 1.8i —5 MT (165 Nm)
  • 2.5i —6 MT (226 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0i 6 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i Activematic 5 AT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8i 5 MT—10.8 s to 60 mph (11.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 CD 6 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.5i 6 MT—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0i 6 MT—6200 rpm.
  • 2.0i Activematic 5 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.8i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.2 CD 6 MT—3500 rpm.
  • 2.5i 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0i Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    2.0i Activematic Automatic 5 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    1.8i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.2 CD Manual 6 MT - 3500 rpm. 96%
    2.5i Manual 6 MT - 6000 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0i Activematic
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.8i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.2 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type -
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.5i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type -
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Mazda 6 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT, 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5480 rpm
      • Average torque: 194 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1464 kg / 3228 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2139 kg / 4716 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2008 Mazda 6 through generations

  • 1.8i —5 MT (165 Nm)
  • 2.0i —6 MT (193 Nm)
  • 2.0i Activematic —5 AT (193 Nm)
  • 2.5i —6 MT (226 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.8i 5 MT—11.1 s to 60 mph (11.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i 6 MT—9.8 s to 60 mph (10.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i Activematic 5 AT—10.6 s to 60 mph (11.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.5i 6 MT—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 CD 6 MT—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.8i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0i 6 MT—6200 rpm.
  • 2.0i Activematic 5 AT—6200 rpm.
  • 2.5i 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.2 CD 6 MT—3500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.8i Manual 5 MT - 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.0i Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    2.0i Activematic Automatic 5 AT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    2.5i Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.2 CD Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.8i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type -
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0i Activematic
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.5i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.2 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Mazda 6 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT, 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5480 rpm
      • Average torque: 194 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1486 kg / 3277 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2161 kg / 4765 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2008 Mazda 6 through generations

  • 1.8i —5 MT (165 Nm)
  • 2.0i —6 MT (193 Nm)
  • 2.5i —6 MT (226 Nm)
  • 2.0i Activematic —5 AT (193 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.8i 5 MT—11.2 s to 60 mph (11.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i 6 MT—9.9 s to 60 mph (10.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.5i 6 MT—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0i Activematic 5 AT—10.7 s to 60 mph (11.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 CD 6 MT—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.8i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0i 6 MT—6200 rpm.
  • 2.5i 6 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.0i Activematic 5 AT—6200 rpm.
  • 2.2 CD 6 MT—3500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.8i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.0i Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    2.5i Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.0i Activematic Automatic 5 AT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    2.2 CD Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.8i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.5i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.0i Activematic
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.2 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Mazda 6 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5500 rpm
      • Average torque: 259 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1400 kg / 3087 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2030 kg / 4476 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2005 Mazda 6 through generations

  • 2.0 —6 MT (184 Nm)
  • MPS 2.3 —6 MT (380 Nm)
  • 1.8 —5 MT (165 Nm)
  • 2.3 —6 MT (207 Nm)
  • 2.0 CD —6 MT (360 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 6 MT—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • MPS 2.3 6 MT—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 5 MT—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 6 MT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 CD 6 MT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • MPS 2.3 6 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 1.8 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.3 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 2.0 CD 6 MT—3500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    MPS 2.3 Manual 6 MT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 84%
    1.8 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.3 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    2.0 CD Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle MPS 2.3
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.3
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Mazda 6 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 MT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5500 rpm
      • Average torque: 219 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1414 kg / 3118 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2044 kg / 4507 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2005 Mazda 6 through generations

  • 2.0 —6 MT (184 Nm)
  • 2.0 CD —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 1.8 —5 MT (165 Nm)
  • 2.3 —6 MT (207 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 6 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 CD 6 MT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 5 MT—10.6 s to 60 mph (11.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 6 MT—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 2.0 CD 6 MT—3500 rpm.
  • 1.8 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.3 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    2.0 CD Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    1.8 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.3 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.3
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Mazda 6 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 5 AT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5500 rpm
      • Average torque: 219 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1393 kg / 3072 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2023 kg / 4461 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2005 Mazda 6 through generations

  • 1.8 —5 MT (165 Nm)
  • 2.0 —5 AT (184 Nm)
  • 2.0 CD —6 MT (320 Nm)
  • 2.3 —6 MT (207 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.8 5 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 5 AT—10.4 s to 60 mph (10.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 CD 6 MT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 6 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.8 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 5 AT—6500 rpm.
  • 2.0 CD 6 MT—3500 rpm.
  • 2.3 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.8 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.0 Automatic 5 AT Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    2.0 CD Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    2.3 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.3
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on Mazda 6 transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 AT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 10.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5375 rpm
      • Average torque: 215 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1416 kg / 3122 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2046 kg / 4511 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2002 Mazda 6 through generations

  • 2.3 —5 AT (205 Nm)
  • 2.0 CD —5 MT (310 Nm)
  • 2.0 —5 MT (181 Nm)
  • 1.8 —5 MT (165 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.3 5 AT—11.7 s to 60 mph (12.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 CD 5 MT—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 5 MT—9.4 s to 60 mph (9.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 5 MT—10.6 s to 60 mph (11.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.3 5 AT—6500 rpm.
  • 2.0 CD 5 MT—3500 rpm.
  • 2.0 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.8 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.3 Automatic 5 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6500 rpm. 69%
    2.0 CD Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    2.0 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    1.8 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 2.3
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Mazda 6 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5375 rpm
      • Average torque: 216 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1324 kg / 2919 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1909 kg / 4209 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2002 Mazda 6 through generations

  • 2.3 —5 MT (207 Nm)
  • 2.0 —5 MT (181 Nm)
  • 1.8 —5 MT (165 Nm)
  • 2.0 CD —5 MT (310 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.3 5 MT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 5 MT—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 5 MT—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 CD 5 MT—10.3 s to 60 mph (10.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.3 5 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 2.0 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.8 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 2.0 CD 5 MT—3500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.3 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    2.0 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    1.8 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    2.0 CD Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 2.3
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 2.0 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Mazda 6 transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 AT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 10.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5375 rpm
      • Average torque: 216 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1353 kg / 2983 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1983 kg / 4373 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2002 Mazda 6 through generations

  • 2.0 —4 AT (181 Nm)
  • 2.3 —5 MT (207 Nm)
  • 2.0 CD —5 MT (310 Nm)
  • 1.8 —5 MT (165 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.0 4 AT—11.2 s to 60 mph (11.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.3 5 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.0 CD 5 MT—10.1 s to 60 mph (10.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.8 5 MT—10.5 s to 60 mph (11 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.0 4 AT—6000 rpm.
  • 2.3 5 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 2.0 CD 5 MT—3500 rpm.
  • 1.8 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.0 Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 79%
    2.3 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    2.0 CD Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 3500 rpm. 96%
    1.8 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 2.0
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 2.3
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 2.0 CD
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%