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Lexus ES vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or Mazda 6 Estate?

Lexus ES vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • visibly more efficient
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Mazda 6 Estate

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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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

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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.

Mazda 6 Estate is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Lexus ES costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,585 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus ES uses 5.1 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

6 Estate

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus ES offers a bit more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.9 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate is moderately faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the Lexus ES tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

ES

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 somewhat lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,680 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers a bit more boot space – 522 L compared to 454 L. That’s a difference of about 68 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries somewhat more – 571 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 101 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Estate 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.

from £30,000
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
Lexus ES
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption

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Lexus ES

The Lexus ES delivers a supremely comfortable, quietly luxurious experience that favors serene cruising over sporting theatrics. It wraps everyday practicality, top-notch build quality and unimpeachable reliability in a handsome, grown-up package that will appeal to buyers who prize calm refinement over headline-grabbing excitement.

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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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Lexus ES
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,680 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
4,975 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
470 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mazda
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