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Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Mazda CX-6e comparison

Compare performance (650 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (39,000 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 6 or Mazda CX-6e?

Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs Mazda CX-6e: Key differences

Hyundai IONIQ 6

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Mazda CX-6e

  • somewhat more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Hyundai IONIQ 6 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 39,000 £ , while the Mazda CX-6e costs 42,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,806 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is substantially more efficient: consuming 13.4 kWh/100km compared to 18.9 kWh/100km for the Mazda CX-6e. That’s a difference of about 5.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 196 km more than the Mazda CX-6e.

CX-6e

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 clearly 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 CX-6e takes 7.9 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 delivers substantially more torque with 770 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 480 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 somewhat lighter – 1,892 kg compared to 2,205 kg. The difference is around 313 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-6e offers somewhat more boot space – 468 L compared to 401 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 carries slightly more – 438 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is far ahead overall 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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Hyundai IONIQ 6
Mazda CX-6e

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,000 - 64,300 £
Price
42,800 - 45,400 £
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
18.9 - 19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
469 - 680 km
Electric Range
468 - 484 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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,892 - 2,134 kg
Curb weight
2,205 kg
Trunk capacity
401 L
Trunk capacity
468 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
386 - 438 kg
Payload
385 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
258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Power kW
190 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
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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