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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Mazda 6 Estate?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • barely more power
  • clearly more trunk space

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

3 Hatchback

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 3 Hatchback is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,452 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Hatchback uses 5.6 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

6 Estate

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 6 Estate offers barely more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Hatchback is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Estate delivers only slightly more torque with 258 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 18 Nm more.

3 Hatchback

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 3 Hatchback is only slightly lighter – 1,419 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 56 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers clearly more boot space – 522 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 171 L.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback has only a minor advantage 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 £24,500
3 Hatchback

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
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Mazda 3 Hatchback

The Mazda 3 hatchback blends elegant design with a surprisingly sporty drive, giving a cabin that feels more upscale than you’d expect for the segment. Practical enough for everyday life yet eager to entertain behind the wheel, it’s a smart, good-humored choice that makes even grocery runs feel like a mini escape.

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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 3 Hatchback
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 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
126 - 146 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
-
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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