Model year guide

2008 Mazda 6

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Mazda 6 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

2008 Mazda 6 — representative photo
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2008 Mazda 6 at a glance

Combined20–24 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2008 Mazda 6 MPG & running costs

Combined20–24 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,075
EPA size classMidsize Cars
Transmission3 options
Passenger volume96 cu ft
Cargo volume22 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,375 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Mazda 6 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,375
Fuel only$15,375
Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2008 Mazda 6 trims & engines on record

Trims
Core grade (Canada only) · s Sport Value Edition
Engines
2.3L 4-cyl 146 hp · 3.0L 6-cyl 212 hp · 2.3L 160 hp

2008 Mazda 6 vehicles on record

Other Mazda 6 model years

2008 Mazda 6 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2008 Mazda 6 get?

The 2008 Mazda 6 has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.