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Isuzu D-Max vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (163 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Isuzu D-Max or Mazda 6 Estate?

Isuzu D-Max vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

Isuzu D-Max

4.3 (1 Reviews)
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Mazda 6 Estate

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  • slightly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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

D-Max

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 6 Estate is slightly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Isuzu D-Max costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,277 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 6 Estate uses 6.8 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Isuzu D-Max with 8.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 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 Mazda 6 Estate offers moderately more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 31 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Isuzu D-Max takes 12.6 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Isuzu D-Max delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 102 Nm more.

D-Max

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, Mazda 6 Estate is noticeably lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,905 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Isuzu D-Max carries considerably more – 1,095 kg compared to 571 kg. That’s a difference of about 524 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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26 Dec 2025, 04:05:50

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 50,100 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
228 - 235 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,905 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,810 - 1,870 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
-
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
990 - 1,095 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
360 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,898 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Isuzu
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Isuzu D-Max have?

The Isuzu D-Max is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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