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Hyundai i30 vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Mazda 6 Estate?

Hyundai i30 vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • slightly lighter

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • clearly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space

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

i30

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Hyundai i30 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,443 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 uses 5.9 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

6 Estate

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 Estate offers clearly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Estate delivers barely more torque with 258 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 8 Nm more.

i30

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, Hyundai i30 is slightly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers markedly more boot space – 522 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries somewhat more – 571 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Estate is decisively 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.

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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
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Hyundai i30

The Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.

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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 i30
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
134 - 142 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
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
-
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
445 - 485 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
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mazda
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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