Mazda Mazda6 vs. Toyota Avalon

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mazda Mazda6 and Toyota Avalon 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 Mazda Mazda6 and the Toyota Avalon.

When comparing the Mazda Mazda6's and the Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the Mazda Mazda6 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The Toyota Avalon has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mazda Mazda6's and the Toyota Avalon's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Avalon is a better car than the Mazda Mazda6.

Pricing: A used 2021 Mazda Mazda6 ranges from $18,276 to $28,457 while a used 2021 Toyota Avalon is priced between $24,798 to $37,666.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mazda Mazda6 loses 37.9 percent of its value and the Toyota Avalon loses 42.4 percent of its value. This means the Mazda Mazda6 retains 4.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Avalon.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mazda Mazda6 is 8.8 out of 10 while the Toyota Avalon's quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Mazda Mazda6 being ranked 5 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Toyota Avalon being ranked 1 out of 7 Best Large Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mazda Mazda6 is 8.3 out of 10. For the Toyota Avalon the reliability rating is 9.8 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Avalon an advantage in reliability compared to the Mazda Mazda6.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mazda Mazda6’s base engine makes 187 horsepower, and the Toyota Avalon base engine makes 301 horsepower. The Mazda6 is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. The Avalon is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 450 miles. This gives the Mazda Mazda6 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Avalon. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Avalon, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Mazda Mazda6, a midsize car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Mazda Mazda6 and the Toyota Avalon have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.