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Lexus RC vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (464 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (82,300 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RC or Mazda 6 Estate?

Lexus RC vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

Lexus RC

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

RC

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Lexus RC costs 82,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,328 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 6 Estate uses 6.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5 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 RC offers significantly more power – delivering 464 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 270 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RC is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lexus RC is a bit faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Estate tops out at 223 km/h. The difference is around 47 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RC delivers considerably more torque with 520 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 262 Nm more.

RC

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.

Seats: Mazda 6 Estate offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is slightly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers visibly more boot space – 522 L compared to 366 L. That’s a difference of about 156 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries barely more – 571 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Estate holds a slight edge 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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Lexus RC

The Lexus RC cuts a dramatic figure on the road with its bold grille and sculpted coupe silhouette, blending Japanese refinement with a dash of show-off flair. Inside it favors comfort and clever detailing over racetrack theatrics, so if you want a luxurious, dependable coupe that rewards everyday driving with poise and a grin, the RC is hard to ignore.

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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 RC
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
82,300 - 101,500 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
11.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
268 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
3
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,715 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
366 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
4,710 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
1,390 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
535 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
464 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
270 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
520 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
341 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
4,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

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

The Lexus RC is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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