Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 MAZDA2.
The 2016 Mazda2 is a passenger car equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 33 mpg city, 41 mpg highway, and 36 mpg combined. Within the model's complaint history from 2012 to 2021, the 2016 edition falls after the peak year of 2013, indicating a period of relatively modest reported issues. This positioning suggests a relatively trouble-free ownership experience for the 2016 model year.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 33 / 41 / 36 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the MAZDA2 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.80 sec | 16.70 sec | 100 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.50 sec | 16.50 sec | 100 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.80 sec | 16.80 sec | 100 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 9.00 sec | 16.80 sec | 100 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 9.10 sec | 16.90 sec | 100 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 9.20 sec | 17.00 sec | 100 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 9.40 sec | 17.20 sec | 100 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | Touring Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 10.20 sec | 17.90 sec | 100 hp | FWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 186 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA-041-26 | 2026-06-18 | Electrical System | This SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in… |
| SA-026-26 | 2026-04-16 | Engine | This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued M-Tip(s) listed below. The changes… |
| 09-005-26 | 2026-01-13 | Electrical System | If the right-side Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) control module is replaced for any reason… |
| SA-061-25 | 2025-12-17 | Electrical System | If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start… |
| CSP13d Dealer Ltr | 2025-07-14 | Unknown Or Other | CSP13 - CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM - MAZDA CONNECT INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM LIMITED WARRANTY… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 33 city / 41 highway / 36 combined mpg.