The 6, part of Mazda's lineup since 2003, is a midsize sedan/hatchback/wagon with seating up to 5. Having more than average horsepower for its class, the 6 packs some oomph. Having better than average EPA (miles per gallon) for its class, it reduces fuel costs and pollution. Strong on technology, it has offered Android Auto and Apple CarPlay since 2018. Mazda offers a 3-year, 36,000-mile basic warranty, and a 5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.
The 2019 Mazda 6 is average compared to all vehicles.
Comparison to all vehicles. This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2019 Mazda 6 has a score of 79, implying a 0.043% chance of driver death (3.9% chance of injury).
We estimate that the 2019 Mazda 6 has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0433% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 4.9424%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0433% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 4.9424% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2019 Mazda 6 is 7% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2019 Mazda 6 is 14% less likely to result in a fatal accident.
And it is about as safe as many comparable models.
Comparison to similar models. This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2019 Mazda 6 with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 58 to 93. The 2019 Mazda 6 is safer than the 2019 Honda Civic, the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu, the 2019 Nissan Altima, the 2019 Hyundai Sonata, and the 2019 Volkswagen Passat and less safe than the 2019 Subaru Legacy. It is about as safe as the 2019 Mazda 3, the 2019 Honda Accord, the 2019 Kia Optima, and the 2019 Toyota Camry.
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