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Hyundai i20 vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (18,600 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Mazda 6 Estate?

Hyundai i20 vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

Hyundai i20

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  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Mazda 6 Estate

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  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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

i20

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai i20 is significantly cheaper – starting at 18,600 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,400 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i20 uses 5.7 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 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 significantly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 104 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Estate delivers visibly more torque with 258 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 86 Nm more.

i20

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i20 is noticeably lighter – 1,145 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 330 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers markedly more boot space – 522 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries somewhat more – 571 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 106 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Estate holds a decisive overall lead 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
Hyundai i20
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption

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Hyundai i20

The Hyundai i20 is a cheeky small car that mixes smart styling with sensible practicality, feeling more polished and roomy than you might expect for the money. It’s an easy car to live with, offering engaging handling, a comfy cabin and useful equipment that make daily commutes and weekend errands notably less dull.

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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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Hyundai i20
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption

Price
18,600 - 24,000 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
128 - 129 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
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
-
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
172 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mazda
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