← Mazda 6 · 2007-2012 · GH

Mazda 6 GH

Headline trim: 2.5 - 168 bhp, 0-62 in 8.4s.

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Verdict
C
BHP
168 bhp
0–60
8.4 s
Top speed
134 mph
MPG
30 mpg (US)
Used
$1,300-$5,100

Strengths

  • Saloon, hatch and Estate carry over
  • Bigger cabin than GG
  • 2.2 MZR-CD diesel torque

Weaknesses

  • Rust still
  • Cabin plastics
  • No MPS this gen

Notable tech

  • Second-gen Mazda 6 (GH)
  • Mazda GG2 platform
  • 1.8 / 2.0 / 2.5 MZR petrol
  • 2.0 / 2.2 MZR-CD diesel
  • Saloon, hatch and Estate
  • No MPS variant

Common issues

  • Rust on arches and sills
  • 2.2 MZR-CD diesel injectors
  • Rear suspension bushes

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across GH's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
1.8 petrol
BHP120
Torque165 Nm
0–6011.4 s
Top121 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT
2.0 petrol
BHP145
Torque184 Nm
0–6010.0 s
Top128 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT
2.5 petrol
BHP168
Torque226 Nm
0–608.4 s
Top134 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 5AT
2.0 MZR-CD diesel
BHP138
Torque330 Nm
0–609.5 s
Top127 mph
MPG (US)41 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT
2.2 MZR-CD diesel
BHP178
Torque400 Nm
0–608.4 s
Top134 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT