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Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Mazda 6 Saloon comparison

Compare performance (650 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (39,000 £ vs 38,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 6 or Mazda 6 Saloon?

Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Mazda 6 Saloon: Key differences

Hyundai IONIQ 6

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  • significantly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • barely cheaper

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

IONIQ 6

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 6 Saloon is barely cheaper – starting at 38,500 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 6 costs 39,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 557 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 13.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.5 kWh/100km for the Mazda 6 Saloon. That’s a difference of about 3.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 128 km more than the Mazda 6 Saloon.

6 Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers significantly more power – delivering 650 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 392 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Mazda 6 Saloon takes 7.6 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 delivers substantially more torque with 770 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

IONIQ 6

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 IONIQ 6 is very slightly lighter – 1,892 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers a bit more boot space – 401 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 carries a bit more – 438 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 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.

from £39,000
IONIQ 6

Hyundai IONIQ 6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 650 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 469 - 680 km
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Mazda 6 Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,000 - 64,300 £
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
469 - 680 km
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,892 - 2,134 kg
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Trunk capacity
401 L
Trunk capacity
336 L
Length
-
Length
4,921 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
1,491 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Payload
386 - 438 kg
Payload
359 - 360 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
175 km/h
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Hyundai IONIQ 6?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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