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2018 Mazda Mazda6 vs 2018 Toyota Camry

Side-by-side EPA, NHTSA, and recall data. Winners highlighted in green when one car clearly leads.

Quick read
  • Best EPA combined MPG goes to the 2018 Toyota Camry at 34 MPG.
  • Best highway MPG goes to the 2018 Toyota Camry at 41 MPG.
  • Best rollover safety (5 stars) is the 2018 Toyota Camry.
Vehicle comparison: EPA fuel economy, NHTSA safety, recalls
 
Car 1
2018 Mazda Mazda6
Car 2
2018 Toyota Camry

Engine & efficiency

Cylinders44
Displacement2.5L2.5L
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Fuel typeRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline

EPA fuel economy

City MPG2629
Highway MPG3541
Combined MPG2934
Annual fuel cost (EPA)$2350$2000
CO2 tailpipe302g/mi264g/mi

NHTSA safety ratings

Overall5/ 55/ 5
Frontal crash5/ 55/ 5
Side crash5/ 55/ 5
Rollover4/ 55/ 5
Stability controlStandardStandard

Recalls, complaints, investigations

Recalls (NHTSA)28
Complaints filed54715
Open investigations00
2018 Mazda Mazda6 recalls
  1. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018 Mazda3, Mazda6, 2019 CX-3, 2018-2019 MX-5, CX-5, CX-9, and 2019-2020 Mazda2 vehicles. The impeller inside the low-pressure fuel pump may crack and deform, potentially causing the fuel pump to fail.
  2. ENGINE
    Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2018-2019 CX-5, Mazda6, and 2019 Mazda3 vehicles. A software error in the powertrain control module (PCM) may cause the engine to stall.
2018 Toyota Camry recalls
  1. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
    Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
  2. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with V6 engines. These vehicles have fuel delivery pipes that may not be properly connected to the fuel hoses in the engine compartment.
  3. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with a 2.5L, four-cylinder engine. The pistons on these vehicles may be larger than specified, possibly causing the engine to stall.
  4. + 5 more on file at NHTSA.

Sources: US DOT NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov) for safety ratings, recalls, and complaints. US EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov for engine, fuel economy, and emissions data. Both are free public datasets, updated by the federal agencies that own them.

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