Mazda Mazda6 vs. Toyota Avalon
Highlights
| 2021 Mazda Mazda6 | 2022 Toyota Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$24,475
|
$36,825
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
Regular Unleaded V-6
|
| MPG |
26 City / 35 Hwy
|
22 City / 32 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
187 hp
|
301 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2021 Mazda Mazda6 | 2022 Toyota Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
186 @ 4000
|
267 @ 4700
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
187 @ 6000
|
301 @ 6600
|
| Displacement |
2.5 L/152
|
3.5 L/211
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Unleaded I-4
|
Regular Unleaded V-6
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
26 City / 35 Hwy
|
22 City / 32 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2021 Mazda Mazda6 | 2022 Toyota Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 7.5 in
|
17 X 7.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 X 7.5 in
|
17 X 7.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/55VR17
|
P215/55VR17
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/55VR17
|
P215/55VR17
|
Suspension
| 2021 Mazda Mazda6 | 2022 Toyota Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2021 Mazda Mazda6 | 2022 Toyota Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
38 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2021 Mazda Mazda6 | 2022 Toyota Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Min Ground Clearance |
7 in
|
5 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
15 ft³
|
16 ft³
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
64 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
63 in
|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
73 in
|
| Length, Overall |
193 in
|
196 in
|
| Wheelbase |
111 in
|
113 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
54 in
|
55 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
57 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
39 in
|
40 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
58 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
39 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
100 ft³
|
104 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2021 Mazda Mazda6 | 2022 Toyota Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
16 gal
|
15 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,437 lbs
|
3,570 lbs
|
Safety
| 2021 Mazda Mazda6 | 2022 Toyota Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2021 Mazda Mazda6 | 2022 Toyota Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2021 Mazda Mazda6 | 2022 Toyota Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2021 Mazda Mazda6 | 2022 Toyota Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
11 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
12 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2021 Mazda Mazda6 or the 2022 Toyota Avalon?
The 2021 Mazda Mazda6 is more reliable than the 2022 Toyota Avalon according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2021 Mazda6 versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2022 Avalon.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2021 Mazda Mazda6 or the 2022 Toyota Avalon?
The 2021 Mazda Mazda6 is more fuel efficient than the 2022 Toyota Avalon with 29 MPG combined versus 26 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2021 Mazda Mazda6 or the 2022 Toyota Avalon?
The 2021 Mazda Mazda6 is cheaper than the 2022 Toyota Avalon with a $24,475 starting MSRP versus a $36,825 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2021 Mazda Mazda6 or the 2022 Toyota Avalon?
The 2021 Mazda Mazda6 and the 2022 Toyota Avalon both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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