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Honda Civic vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (32,500 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or Mazda 6 Estate?

Honda Civic vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

Honda Civic

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda 6 Estate

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • marginally lighter
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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

Civic

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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Honda Civic costs 32,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,485 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda Civic uses 4.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 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 only slightly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Civic is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda Civic delivers somewhat more torque with 315 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 57 Nm more.

Civic

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is marginally lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 42 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries noticeably more – 571 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 174 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda Civic is slightly ahead 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 £32,500
Civic

Honda Civic

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 5 L/100km
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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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Reviews Honda Civic

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Galym
6 Feb 2026, 11:09:51

I used to have a petrol Civic and recently had the chance to drive the Civic hybrid. What a difference! Of course you’ve got to buy it! It’s a car that puts a big grin on your face behind the wheel. Sporty, eye-catching design.

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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
32,500 - 35,500 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
108 - 114 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
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
-
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
348 - 397 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
315 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Honda
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Honda Civic?

The Honda Civic is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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