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Fiat 500 vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Mazda 6 Estate?

Fiat 500 vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Mazda 6 Estate

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  • markedly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat 500 is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,866 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 uses 5.2 L/100km and is noticeably 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:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 6 Estate offers markedly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 76 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Estate delivers a bit more torque with 258 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 38 Nm more.

500

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mazda 6 Estate offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is clearly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 345 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers clearly more boot space – 522 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 337 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries considerably more – 571 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 246 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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Reviews Fiat 500

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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 121 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
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
-
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mazda
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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