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2016 Mazda Mazda6 vs. 2017 Mazda Mazda6

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Mazda Mazda6 and 2017 Mazda Mazda6 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2016 Mazda Mazda6 and the 2017 Mazda Mazda6.

When comparing the 2016 Mazda Mazda6's and the 2017 Mazda Mazda6's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Mazda Mazda6 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2016 Mazda Mazda6 and 2017 Mazda Mazda6 have the same interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 Mazda Mazda6's and the 2017 Mazda Mazda6's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Mazda Mazda6 is a better car than the 2017 Mazda Mazda6.

Pricing: A used 2016 Mazda Mazda6 ranges from $9,240 to $18,997 while a used 2017 Mazda Mazda6 is priced between $11,304 to $20,517.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Mazda Mazda6 and the 2017 Mazda Mazda6 both lose 37.9 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mazda Mazda6 is 8.8 out of 10. Mazda Mazda6 is ranked 3 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Mazda Mazda6 is 8.3 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2016 Mazda Mazda6 and the 2017 Mazda Mazda6 makes 184 horsepower. The Mazda6 is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 607 miles. The Mazda6 is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 558 miles. This gives the 2016 Mazda Mazda6 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2017 Mazda Mazda6. The Mazda6 uses gasoline, and the Mazda6 uses regular unleaded.

Safety Ratings: The Mazda Mazda6 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$21,495

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

$24,126

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$21,495 - $38,750

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$21,945

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)

$23,324

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$21,600 - $34,475

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$14,395

Price Range:

$9,240 - $18,997

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

$13,905

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$11,963 - $17,033

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

207

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

92,687

# Good or Great Deals:

75

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$16,190

Price Range:

$11,304 - $20,517

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)

$15,115

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)

$12,804 - $18,940

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

164

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

83,873

# Good or Great Deals:

72

Mazda Mazda6 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

8.3 / 10

Retained Value:

8.1 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Mazda Mazda6 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.8 / 10

Reliability:

8.3 / 10

Retained Value:

8.1 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Mazda Mazda6

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

2.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

2.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

1.3 - 5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

10.6%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Mazda Mazda6

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

3.1

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)

3.1

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)

2.3 - 6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

10.6%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.9

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

5.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.9 - 10.2

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.9

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

3.5

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)

1.3 - 6.9

Mazda Mazda6 Rankings

Best Midsize Cars Under $25k

1 / 5

Safest Midsize Cars

2 / 13

Best Midsize Cars

3 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 13

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

4 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

5 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

9 / 13

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

9 / 13

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

10 / 13

Mazda Mazda6 Rankings

Best Midsize Cars Under $25k

1 / 5

Safest Midsize Cars

2 / 13

Best Midsize Cars

3 / 13

Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 13

Most Reliable Midsize Cars

4 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

5 / 13

Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

9 / 13

Best Midsize Cars for Tall People

9 / 13

Most Comfortable Midsize Cars

10 / 13

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2016 Mazda Mazda6 Trim Levels

i Grand Touring, i Sport, i Touring

2017 Mazda Mazda6 Trim Levels

Grand Touring, Sport, Touring

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

184 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque:

185 foot-lbs @ 3250 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.058 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

184 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque:

185 foot-lbs @ 3250 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.057 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


25 / 37 / 29

Range (city/hwy):

410 / 607 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


24 / 34 / 28

Range (city/hwy):

394 / 558 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.5 inches

Cargo Space:

14.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

99.7 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.4 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.5 inches

Cargo Space:

14.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

99.7 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3179 lbs

Width:

72.4 inches

Height:

57.1 inches

Length:

191.5 inches

Wheelbase:

111.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.4 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3240 lbs

Width:

72.4 inches

Height:

57.1 inches

Length:

191.5 inches

Wheelbase:

111.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.4 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P225/55R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P225/55R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Jet Black Mica

Blue

Blue Reflex Mica / Deep Crystal Blue Mica

Brown

Titanium Flash Mica

Gray

Meteor Gray Mica

Red

Soul Red Metallic

Silver

Sonic Silver Metallic

White

Snowflake White Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Jet Black Mica

Blue

Blue Reflex Mica / Deep Crystal Blue Mica

Brown

Titanium Flash Mica

Gray

Machine Gray Metallic

Red

Soul Red Metallic

Silver

Sonic Silver Metallic

White

Snowflake White Pearl Mica

Interior Colors

Beige

Sand

Black

Black

Interior Colors

Beige

Sand

Black

Black

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