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Lotus Eletre vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (918 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (85,700 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lotus Eletre or Mazda 6 Estate?

Lotus Eletre vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

Lotus Eletre

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Mazda 6 Estate

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Eletre

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 55,705 £.

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 Lotus Eletre offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 724 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is moderately faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Estate tops out at 223 km/h. The difference is around 42 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers significantly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 727 Nm more.

Eletre

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 substantially lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,090 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers markedly more boot space – 688 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 166 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,664 L, about 132 L more than the Lotus Eletre.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries somewhat more – 571 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is far ahead overall 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
Lotus Eletre
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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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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Lotus Eletre
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 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
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
688 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
5,103 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
405 - 485 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Lotus
Brand
Mazda
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