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Mazda 6 Hatchback 2.0 TS 5dr

For This 2.0-litre engine is much stronger than the basic 1.8, but not much less frugal. Compared with S trim, TS adds cruise and climate controls and leather trim on the gear lever and steering wheel.

Against The engine can't match the economy or low-down pull of the diesels, which cost similar money. Since the 1.8 S is already well equipped we wouldn’t spend the extra to get a TS model.

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4 out of 5 stars

There's certainly some attraction to the 2.0-litre engine over the 1.8, but if we were to upgrade from the basic petrol engine, we'd be more tempted to go for a diesel.

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3.714286

Key facts

0–60mph: 10.2 secs
Top speed: 132 mph
Average mpg: 39.8
Tank range: 557 miles

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Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Engines are smooth and strong
Ride & Handling
4 out of 5 stars
Agile handling and decent comfort
Refinement
3 out of 5 stars
Some road noise, but it's still pretty good
Buying & Owning
5 out of 5 stars
Makes a great company car
Quality & Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Looks stylish; shouldn't go wrong
Safety & Security
5 out of 5 stars
Everything you'd expect and more
Behind The Wheel
4 out of 5 stars
Clear controls and plenty of adjustment
Space & Practicality
4 out of 5 stars
Big boot and a roomy cabin
Equipment
5 out of 5 stars
All trims offer excellent value

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Mazda 6 is a very appealing family car choice. Although it's not quite as refined or classy as the class leaders, most versions are significantly cheaper, and few rivals can match it for style or long-term reliability.

We reckon the cheaper models are the pick of the range - they supply plenty of kit and power, but keep ownership costs incredibly low.

Venture higher up the range and you get plenty of kit, but you lose out on the 6's value-for-money appeal, and the 2.5-litre petrol engine has a bit of a thirst.

Some of the interior trim is rather hard and plasticky, but this is a well-built car and our reliability and customer satisfaction surveys suggest that owners are a happy bunch and unlikely to be troubled by many reliability worries.