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Lexus RX vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Mazda 6 Estate?

Lexus RX vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

Lexus RX

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda 6 Estate

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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda 6 Estate is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,300 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 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 Lexus RX offers considerably more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RX is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX delivers substantially more torque with 551 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 293 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is markedly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 565 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers slightly more boot space – 522 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 61 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries marginally more – 620 kg compared to 571 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus RX 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.

from £63,300
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Lexus RX

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 207 - 371 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 67 km
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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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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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Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
75 - 183 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
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
-
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
551 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 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, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mazda
Is the Lexus RX offered with different drivetrains?

The Lexus RX is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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