2018 Mazda MAZDA6 vs 2018 Toyota Camry

2018 Mazda MAZDA6

2018 Toyota Camry

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Grand Touring Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda6 Grand Touring Automatic	23	31	$27,571	$29,200
Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve Automatic	23	31	$29,929	$31,700
Mazda6 Signature Automatic	23	31	$32,808	$34,750
Mazda6 Sport Automatic	26	35	$21,836	$23,000
Mazda6 Sport Manual	24	33	$20,951	$21,950
Mazda6 Touring Automatic	26	35	$24,269	$25,700

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Hybrid LE CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Camry Hybrid LE CVT	51	53	$25,715	$27,950
Camry Hybrid SE CVT	44	47	$27,279	$29,650
Camry Hybrid XLE CVT	44	47	$29,808	$32,400
Camry L Automatic	29	41	$21,635	$23,645
Camry LE Automatic	28	39	$22,098	$24,150
Camry SE Automatic	28	39	$23,069	$25,350
Camry XLE Automatic	28	39	$26,026	$28,600
Camry XLE V6 Automatic	22	33	$31,441	$34,550
Camry XSE Automatic	28	39	$26,527	$29,150
Camry XSE V6 Automatic	22	32	$31,942	$35,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,571

$25,715

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,200

$27,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$487 / month

$466 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Mazda 6 is a stylish, good handling sedan that finally has the underhood muscle to match.

The 2018 Toyota Camry remains among the most competitive mid-size sedans, with a sleeker design, higher fuel economy, and carefully calibrated features and options for every buyer.

TCC Likes

Pretty to look at
Turbo power to match
Decent value

Crisp new shape no longer bland
Sportier to drive, relatively
Active safety features standard

TCC Dislikes

Turbo-4 too little, too late?
Awful infotainment system
New Signature trim doesn’t meet expectations

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Lower seat height may not appeal
Unconvincing SE "sporty" models

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

51 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

53 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.7

99.9

Second Hip Room (in)

53.5

54.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

57.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

37.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

55.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

42.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.5

55.4

Second Leg Room (in)

38.7

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

38.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.5

5.7

Length, Overall (in)

192.7

192.1

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

56.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

63.2

Wheelbase (in)

111.4

111.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.7

15.1

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.9

11.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/45WR19

P205/65VR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

010B

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45WR19

P205/65VR16

Rear Tire Order Code

010B

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3560

3472

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

16 X 6.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310 @ 2000

163 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

227 @ 5000

208 @ 5700

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.49

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.09

3.29

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.99

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda Mazda6

Toyota Camry

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.7

3.4

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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