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Ford Focus vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (280 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (27,500 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Focus or Mazda 6 Estate?

Ford Focus vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

Ford Focus

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter

Mazda 6 Estate

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Focus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Focus is very slightly cheaper – starting at 27,500 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,486 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Focus uses 4.9 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

6 Estate

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Focus offers visibly more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 86 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Focus is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ford Focus is slightly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Estate tops out at 223 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Focus delivers visibly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 162 Nm more.

Focus

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, Ford Focus is slightly lighter – 1,330 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers visibly more boot space – 522 L compared to 392 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,664 L, about 310 L more than the Ford Focus.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries only slightly more – 571 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Focus 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.

from £27,500
Focus

Ford Focus

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 8 L/100km
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Ford Focus

The Ford Focus remains a clever all‑rounder that balances sharp handling with everyday comfort, making it a strong choice whether your commute is city streets or country lanes. Its practical cabin and sensible running costs mean you’ll spend more time enjoying the drive and less time worrying about ownership, with a playful streak underfoot that keeps things interesting.

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Reviews Ford Focus

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Henk
28 Dec 2025, 23:33:18

Good handling and more than enough pulling power from the 1.5‑litre EcoBoost.

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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
27,500 - 42,700 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 8 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
117 - 183 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 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
1,330 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
392 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
4,382 - 4,397 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
1,438 - 1,482 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,354 L
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
495 - 560 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
186 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mazda
Is the Ford Focus offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Focus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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