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CUPRA Born vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Mazda 6 Estate?

CUPRA Born vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

CUPRA Born

3.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda 6 Estate

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 6 Estate is somewhat cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,277 £.

6 Estate

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Born offers clearly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers significantly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 287 Nm more.

Born

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is clearly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,899 kg. The difference is around 424 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers visibly more boot space – 522 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 137 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries moderately more – 571 kg compared to 461 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £34,300
Born

CUPRA Born

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 484 - 630 km
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CUPRA Born

The CUPRA Born blends sharp, athletic styling with a playful electric character, delivering hatchback agility and hot-hatch attitude whether you're darting through the city or cruising the open road. Inside, the cabin punches above its weight with smart materials and practical space, making it a compelling pick for buyers who want electric motoring without surrendering the grin.

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The Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
484 - 630 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
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Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
426 - 461 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
140 - 240 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mazda
Is the CUPRA Born offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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