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Ford Focus vs Mazda 6 Estate - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (280 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (27500 £ vs 30000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Focus or Mazda 6 Estate?

Ford Focus

Mazda 6 Estate

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.

Ford Focus has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 27500 £, while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30000 £. That’s a price difference of around 2486 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Focus manages with 4.90 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.80 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

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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 Ford Focus has a distinct edge – offering 280 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 86 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Focus is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.10 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Focus performs a bit better – 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: Ford Focus pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 420 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 162 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Ford Focus is somewhat lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1475 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers distinct more room – 522 L compared to 392 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate performs to a small extent better – up to 1664 L, which is about 310 L more than the Ford Focus.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 6 Estate minimal takes the win – 571 kg compared to 560 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Ford Focus shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £27,500
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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
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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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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
27500 - 42700 £
Price
30000 - 43500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 8 L
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L
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
1330 - 1529 kg
Curb weight
1475 - 1598 kg
Trunk capacity
392 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
4382 - 4397 mm
Length
4805 mm
Width
1825 - 1844 mm
Width
1840 mm
Height
1438 - 1482 mm
Height
1480 mm
Max trunk capacity
1354 L
Max trunk capacity
1664 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 - 2261 cm3
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3

General
Model Year
2022 - 2024
Model Year
2021 - 2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Ford
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Mazda

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What drive types are available for the Ford Focus?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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