2021 Mazda MAZDA6 vs 2021 Toyota Camry

2021 Mazda MAZDA6

#7 in Mid-Size Cars

2021 Toyota Camry

#3 in Mid-Size Cars

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Carbon Edition Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda6 Carbon Edition Automatic	23	31	$30,966	$32,800
Mazda6 Grand Touring Automatic	23	31	$28,348	$30,025
Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve Automatic	23	31	$30,707	$32,525
Mazda6 Signature Automatic	23	31	$33,751	$35,750
Mazda6 Sport Automatic	26	35	$23,092	$24,325
Mazda6 Touring Automatic	26	35	$25,425	$26,925

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Hybrid LE CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Camry Hybrid LE CVT	51	53	$25,088	$27,270
Camry Hybrid SE CVT	44	47	$26,483	$28,785
Camry Hybrid XLE CVT	44	47	$29,597	$32,170
Camry Hybrid XSE CVT	44	47	$30,102	$32,720
Camry LE Automatic	28	39	$22,848	$24,970
Camry LE Automatic AWD	25	34	$24,129	$26,370
Camry SE Automatic	28	39	$24,101	$26,485
Camry SE Automatic AWD	25	34	$25,375	$27,885
Camry SE Nightshade Automatic	28	39	$24,739	$27,185
Camry SE Nightshade Automatic AWD	25	34	$26,013	$28,585
Camry TRD V6 Automatic	22	31	$29,290	$32,185
Camry XLE Automatic	27	38	$27,181	$29,870
Camry XLE Automatic AWD	25	34	$28,455	$31,270
Camry XLE V6 Automatic	22	33	$31,846	$34,995
Camry XSE Automatic	27	38	$27,681	$30,420
Camry XSE Automatic AWD	25	34	$28,955	$31,820
Camry XSE V6 Automatic	22	32	$32,346	$35,545

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,966

$25,088

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,800

$27,270

Monthly Payment Estimate

$547 / month

$455 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Mazda 6 drives the point home: not every family needs a crossover SUV.

The 2021 Toyota Camry elevates its family-sedan game with grabby looks and hybrid power.

TCC Likes

Head-turning style
Impressive optional turbo powe
Sharp handling

The body still intrigues
Big, buff V-6
Fuel-sipping hybrid

TCC Dislikes

Some unexpected cabin noise
Pricey Signature edition
Base engine’s moderate power

Looks more sporty than it is
Meh base engine
Some styling foibles

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

51 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

53 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

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

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.8

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

Exterior Dimensions

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

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.5

5.7

Length, Overall (in)

192.7

192.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.7

15.1

Brakes

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

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.4

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.7

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45WR19

P205/65VR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45WR19

P205/65VR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3582

3480

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7.5

16 X 6.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310 @ 2000

163 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

227 @ 5000

208 @ 5700

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

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

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

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Mazda Mazda6

Toyota Camry

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

6.8

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

2021 Mazda MAZDA6

2021 Mazda6 supplies in good shape; 2020s still on sale
Lease: From $252 for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $2,250 off
Finance: From 0.9% for 60 months

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2021 Toyota Camry

2021 Camry is available
Lease: From $229/mo. (2020)
Finance: From 0% APR for 60 mo. (2020)
Rebate: $1,500 cash rebate (2020)

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