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2009-2013 Mazda6 MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 20–25 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2013. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009-2013 Mazda6 at a glance
The 2009-2013 Mazda6 covers 5 model years in the EPA database (15 configurations in all), rated 20–25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2013, costs about $2,670 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Mazda6 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (24 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2011 and 2013; 2010 and 2012 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 25 MPG, was reached in 2011 and 2012.
2009-2013 Mazda6 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Gas | 21–24 MPG | $2,670–$3,130 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 21–25 MPG | $2,640–$3,090 | Same EPA ratings as 2011 |
| 2011 | Gas | 21–25 MPG | $2,640–$3,090 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 20–24 MPG | $2,720–$3,270 | Same EPA ratings as 2009 |
| 2009 | Gas | 20–24 MPG | $2,720–$3,270 | First year |
What the 2013 Mazda6 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$223
$2,670 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.45
Per 100 miles
$17.80
Five years
$13,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$90less a year
Class median $2,760 a year, MY2013
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 Mazda6 MPG
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 24 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,640 to $2,670, $30 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda6 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,670 |
| Mazda6 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,690 |
| Mazda6 3.7L 6-cyl | 3.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,130 |
2012 Mazda6 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2011
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2012 Mazda6 as for the 2011 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2011 section above.See 2011
2011 Mazda6 MPG
21–25 MPG · $2,640–$3,090/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 25 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,720 to $2,640, $80 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda6 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,640 |
| Mazda6 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,690 |
| Mazda6 3.7L 6-cyl | 3.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,090 |
2010 Mazda6 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2009
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2010 Mazda6 as for the 2009 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2009 section above.See 2009
2009 Mazda6 MPG
20–24 MPG · $2,720–$3,270/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda6 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,720 |
| Mazda6 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Mazda6 3.7L 6-cyl | 3.7L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Mazda6 2.5L 4-cyl FWD: $3,630 in California and $2,330 in Texas, a $1,300 difference.
- California $3,630
- Washington $3,370
- New York $2,670
- Florida $2,520
- Texas $2,330
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2013 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2003-2008 (GG1)
- 2009-2013 (GH1)
- 2014-2021 (GJ1)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2009-2013 Mazda6 get?
EPA rates the 2009-2013 Mazda6 at 20–25 MPG combined across 15 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2012 Mazda6 2.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 25 MPG (22 city, 30 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2009-2013 Mazda6?
The Mazda6 2.5L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 25 MPG, in 2011 and 2012. The lowest top rating, 24 MPG, was in 2009, 2010 and 2013.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2009-2013 Mazda6?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2011 and 2013. In 2010 and 2012 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2009-2013 Mazda6 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2003-2008 Mazda6) is rated 19–24 MPG combined and costs $2,720–$4,230 a year to fuel; the 2009-2013 model is rated 20–25 MPG and costs $2,640–$3,270 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Mazda6 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Mazda6 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,670 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,670–$3,130 a year. That is a $460 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2013 Mazda6 100 miles?
About $17.80 per 100 miles for the Mazda6 2.5L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $17.80 and $20.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2013 Mazda6 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Mazda6 2.5L 4-cyl FWD is rated 21 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2013 Mazda6 compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Mazda6 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,670 a year to fuel, $90 less than the class median of $2,760, and less than 5 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 186 rated midsize car configurations for MY2013, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2013 Mazda6 different from the 2012 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 24 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,640 to $2,670, $30 more. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2013 against 3 configurations for 2012. See the 2012 Mazda6 for that year.