Mazda Xedos 6 Overview: Generations, Specs and Which Version to Buy
A guide to the Mazda Xedos 6 sedan (1992–2000): its single generation, 107–160 hp engine range, and which versions stand out based on the numbers.
The Mazda Xedos 6 is a compact sedan produced from 1992 to 2000, offered with engines from 107 to 160 hp, front-wheel drive, and a choice of manual or automatic transmissions. It suits drivers who want a classic 1990s sedan with a spread of options from an economical 1.6 to a brisk 2.0-litre manual.
Mazda Xedos 6 generations
1 generation (1992–2000)
The first and only generation of the Mazda Xedos 6 was built from 1992 to 2000 exclusively as a sedan, with all versions using front-wheel drive. The lineup covers 10 modifications spanning 107 to 160 hp, paired with either a manual or an automatic gearbox. At the base sits the Mazda Xedos 6 1.6 MT with a 1598 cc engine and 107 hp, while the top of the range is the Mazda Xedos 6 2.0 MT with a 1995 cc engine producing 160 hp. Between them, the Mazda Xedos 6 2.0 AT combines the same 1995 cc displacement with 140 hp and an automatic transmission.
Which Mazda Xedos 6 to buy
- 2.0 AT (140 hp) (1 generation): the mainstream choice, pairing a 1995 cc engine with an automatic gearbox, 140 hp, 0–100 km/h in 12.1 seconds and fuel consumption of 8.5 l/100km.
- 2.0 MT (160 hp) (1 generation): the most powerful version — 160 hp from the same 1995 cc engine, accelerating to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds, at the cost of 10.0 l/100km consumption.
- 1.6 MT (107 hp) (1 generation): the economical pick, using 7.4 l/100km from its 1598 cc engine while still reaching 100 km/h in 11.9 seconds — faster than the 2.0 AT despite 33 fewer horsepower.
When buying used, remember that every Mazda Xedos 6 belongs to the same 1992–2000 generation, so there are no cross-generation differences to weigh — the choice comes down to engine, gearbox and the condition of the specific car. The newest examples are already over 25 years old, so individual history matters more than model year.
Which Mazda Xedos 6 to avoid
The numbers show no dominated version among the notable modifications: the Mazda Xedos 6 1.6 MT is the most frugal at 7.4 l/100km, the 2.0 MT is the quickest at 8.5 seconds to 100 km/h, and the 2.0 AT is the only one of the three with an automatic transmission. Each has a role, so the decision rests on whether you prioritise economy, performance or two-pedal convenience. Note that the 2.0 AT is both slower than the 1.6 MT (12.1 vs 11.9 seconds) and thirstier (8.5 vs 7.4 l/100km), so it makes sense only if an automatic gearbox is a requirement.