Hyundai i30 Wagon vs Mazda 6 Saloon – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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

Hyundai i30 Wagon has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24800 £, while the Mazda 6 Saloon costs 38500 £. That’s a price difference of around 13637 £.

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 Mazda 6 Saloon has a significantly edge – offering 258 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Saloon is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Hyundai i30 Wagon takes 9.80 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai i30 Wagon performs somewhat better – reaching 197 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Saloon tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 22 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Saloon pulls evident stronger with 320 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 67 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Hyundai i30 Wagon is clearly lighter – 1316 kg compared to 2027 kg. The difference is around 711 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai i30 Wagon offers convincingly more room – 602 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 266 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai i30 Wagon performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1650 L, which is about 576 L more than the Mazda 6 Saloon.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai i30 Wagon evident takes the win – 524 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 164 kg.

Our conclusion: The Hyundai i30 Wagon proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Hyundai i30 Wagon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.