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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Mazda 6 Estate?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • clearly more efficient
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Mazda 6 Estate

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 4

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 6 Estate is moderately cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,977 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 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 Mazda 6 Estate offers markedly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate is barely faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 4 delivers somewhat more torque with 300 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 42 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is very slightly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 83 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers somewhat more boot space – 522 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 92 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,664 L, about 424 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 4.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries visibly more – 571 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 129 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Estate stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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6 Estate

Mazda 6 Estate

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 194 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
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DS Automobiles DS 4

The DS 4 is a striking compact that wears couture-inspired styling like a tailored suit, and its cabin feels more boutique hotel than ordinary hatchback with premium materials and clever detailing. On the road it mixes poise with comfort, rewarding drivers who want a refined, characterful alternative to the usual suspects — and enjoy the odd admiring glance at the lights.

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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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Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
137 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
442 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Mazda
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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