Mazda 6 Transmission
The 2021 Mazda 6 uses Automatic (S6), Manual 6-spd transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2021):
The Mazda 6 comes with Automatic (S6).
Mazda 6 Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021Config 1 of 2 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2021Config 2 of 2 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2020Config 1 of 2 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2020Config 2 of 2 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2019Config 1 of 3 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2019Config 2 of 3 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2019Config 3 of 3 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2018Config 1 of 3 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2018Config 2 of 3 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2018Config 3 of 3 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 |
| 2017Config 1 of 3 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2017Config 2 of 3 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2017Config 3 of 3 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 |
| 2016Config 1 of 3 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2016Config 2 of 3 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2016Config 3 of 3 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2015Config 1 of 3 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2015Config 2 of 3 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2015Config 3 of 3 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Mazda 6 data analysis
How to read this Mazda 6 data
This page lists every 2015 through 2021 Mazda 6 record we hold for this measurement — 19 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Mazda 6 figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Mazda 6 record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About 6 Transmission
What transmission does the Mazda 6 have?
The Mazda 6 is offered with Automatic (S6), Manual 6-spd (2021 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Mazda 6 come with a manual transmission?
Yes — a manual transmission is listed for at least one Mazda 6 configuration. Check the table above for the exact years and trims.