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Hyundai Tucson vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Mazda 6 Estate?

Hyundai Tucson vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

3.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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Mazda 6 Estate

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • very slightly lighter
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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

Tucson

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 Tucson is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,103 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 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 Hyundai Tucson offers markedly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers markedly more torque with 379 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 121 Nm more.

Tucson

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, Mazda 6 Estate is very slightly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 67 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers a bit more boot space – 620 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries only slightly more – 571 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson stands well ahead of its rival 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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Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 63 - 70 km
Hyundai Tucson
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson is a well-rounded compact SUV that blends modern styling with a comfortable, thoughtfully laid-out interior, making it appealing for daily driving and family use. It delivers a calm ride, a generous level of equipment for the price, and sensible practicality, so it's a smart choice if you want a straightforward, dependable crossover without fuss.

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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 Tucson
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
-
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

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