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Hyundai Tucson vs Mazda 6 Saloon comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 38,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Mazda 6 Saloon?

Hyundai Tucson vs Mazda 6 Saloon: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

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  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mazda 6 Saloon

  • significantly more electric range
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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:

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

Hyundai Tucson is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Mazda 6 Saloon costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,588 £.

As for electric range, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers significantly more range – reaching up to 552 km, about 482 km more than the Hyundai Tucson.

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 Tucson offers somewhat more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Mazda 6 Saloon takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers somewhat more torque with 379 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 59 Nm more.

Tucson

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 Tucson is visibly lighter – 1,542 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 485 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers significantly more boot space – 620 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 284 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries markedly more – 545 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson leads convincingly 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 Saloon

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Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.

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Mazda 6 Saloon

The Mazda6 saloon feels like the sensible yet stylish choice for buyers who want a car that drives with poise and looks sharper than its badge suggests. It mixes engaging handling, a refined cabin and everyday practicality without shouting for attention — perfect for those who prefer understated class with a wink.

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Hyundai Tucson
Mazda 6 Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
336 L
Length
-
Length
4,921 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
1,491 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
359 - 360 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
175 km/h
Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mazda
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