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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (37,400 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Leon SP Wagon or Mazda 6 Estate?

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Mazda 6 Estate

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  • markedly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Leon SP Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda 6 Estate is markedly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon costs 37,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,362 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon uses 1.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.

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 Leon SP Wagon offers significantly more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 139 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon delivers noticeably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 162 Nm more.

Leon SP Wagon

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, CUPRA Leon SP Wagon is only slightly lighter – 1,416 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 59 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Leon SP Wagon offers somewhat more boot space – 620 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries very slightly more – 571 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Leon SP Wagon holds a decisive overall lead 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 £37,400
Leon SP Wagon

CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 130 km
CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Mazda 6 Estate

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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon

The CUPRA Leon Sportstourer turns the humble family wagon into something that looks and drives like it belongs on the racetrack while still swallowing your shopping and weekend gear without complaint. Stylish, practical and with a cabin that feels grown-up, it’s the kind of car for buyers who demand function but don’t want to hide the fun.

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Mazda 6 Estate

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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CUPRA Leon SP Wagon
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption

Price
37,400 - 50,800 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
124 - 130 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
29 - 188 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,416 - 1,756 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
-
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
394 - 535 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mazda
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