2006 Mazda 6 2.3: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

2006 Mazda 6 2.3 specifications

2006 Mazda 6 2.3 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors	5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2675 mm	105.3 inches
Track/tread (front)	1529 mm	60.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1529 mm	60.2 inches
Length	4745 mm	186.8 inches
Width	1781 mm	70.1 inches
Height	1440 mm	56.7 inches
Ground clearance	130 mm	5.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.77
Kerb weight	1439 kg	3172 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	68.2 litres	15 [18] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Mazda
Engine code	LV3
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	2.3 litre 2261 cc (137.975 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	87.5 × 94 mm 3.44 × 3.7 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.93
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output (SAE net)	162 PS (160 bhp) (119 kW) at 6000 rpm
maximum torque (SAE net)	210 Nm (155 ft·lb) (21.4 kgm) at 4000 rpm
Specific output (SAE net)	52.8 kW/litre 71.7 ps/litre 70.8 bhp/litre 1.16 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (SAE net)	92.88 Nm/litre 1.12 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	9.7:1
Fuel system	EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1167.2 kPa (169.3 psi)
Maximum RPM	6500 rpm
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	565.25 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 112.73 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 PS/kg 82.91 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 kW/kg 111.19 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 bhp/kg 0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 12.06 kg/kW 20.15 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	23/32 US MPG EPA city/highway
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	10.2/7.4 l/100km city/highway
km/litre	9.8/13.6 km/l city/highway
UK MPG	27.6/38.4 UK MPG city/highway
US MPG	23.0/32.0 US MPG city/highway
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	transverse
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	2.540
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	7.0JJ x 17
Wheel size rear	7.0JJ x 17
Tyres front	P215/50 R 17
Tyres rear	P215/50 R 17
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter	300 mm
Rear brake diameter	279 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.76
Final drive ratio	4.39
general
Carfolio.com ID	236291
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	19.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2006 Mazda 6 2.3 added 2011-03-05. Last modified 2020-02-02.