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Mazda 6 Base (2008) price & specs
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Overview
The 2008 Mazda 6 Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Mazda 6 is regarded as a medium-sized car built in Japan with prices starting at $43,890 before on-road costs.
This Mazda 6 is powered by a 2.2L 4-cylinder engine that has 136 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 1800 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Mazda claims the Mazda 6 Base uses 5.9L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 156g of CO2. It has a 64L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1085km per full tank
The Mazda 6 measures 1440mm (56.7 inches) in height, 4735mm (186.4 inches) in length, 1795mm (70.7 inches) in width with a 2725mm (107.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1637kg (3609.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Mazda 6 Base comes standard with 225/45 R18 front tyres and 225/45 R18 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2008 Mazda 6 Base has a 122mm ground clearance with a 1500kg braked and 550kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
82.62 - 88.84 kW/t
49.84 kW/t
127.46 kW/t
Boot Space
510 - 519 litres
450 litres
603 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.9 - 8.9 L/100km
5.7 L/100km
12.4 L/100km
Price
$27,990 - $46,910
$27,990
$67,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
3 - 8 years
1 year
2 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Braked Towing Capacity
1,500 kg
1,200 kg
2,200 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
122 mm
103 mm
180 mm
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Dimensions
4,735 mm
1,795 mm
1,440 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,735 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,795 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,400 mm |
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 156
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 86
Engine (cc): 2183
Compression Ratio: 16.3
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Mzr-Cd
Engine (L): 2.2
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 94
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 16.9
Main Capacity (L): 64
Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 40
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.9
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 185
Maximum Power (kW): 136
Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Type: Electric
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: C1+ Eucd
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Spoiler
Location: Boot/Hatch
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 18
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 510
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11400
Front Track (in): 61
Front Track (mm): 1550
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 4.8
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 122
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 37.4
Overall Height (in): 56.7
Overall Height (mm): 1440
Overall Length (in): 186.4
Overall Length (mm): 4735
Overall Width (in): 70.7
Overall Width (mm): 1795
Rear Track (in): 61
Rear Track (mm): 1550
Wheelbase (in): 107.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2725
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.4
Front Headroom (mm): 1001
Rear Headroom (in): 37.3
Rear Headroom (mm): 948
Front Leg Room (in): 42.3
Front Leg Room (mm): 1074
Rear Leg Room (in): 36.5
Rear Leg Room (mm): 927
Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.1
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1425
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 54.9
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1395
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Metallic
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1500
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3307
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 550
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1213
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1637
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3609
Antenna
Type: Element
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Dashboard Capacity: 6
Location: Dashboard
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 8
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Memorised Adjustment
Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 3
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Piano Black
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Crash Test Results
Euro Ncap Adult Occupant: 4
Euro Ncap Standard: Euro Ncap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 2
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Fixed
Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Type: Fixed
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Micro Filter: yes
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 10000
Distance (miles): 6214
Main Service
Distance (km): 20000
Distance (miles): 12427
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