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Mazda 6 Estate vs BYD Seal 6 comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 212 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or BYD Seal 6?

Mazda 6 Estate vs BYD Seal 6: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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BYD Seal 6

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  • very slightly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

6 Estate

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the BYD Seal 6 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,848 £.

Seal 6

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 BYD Seal 6 offers very slightly more power – delivering 212 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the BYD Seal 6 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

6 Estate

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 slightly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,710 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries markedly more – 571 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 136 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal 6 is clearly superior 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 £36,800
Seal 6

BYD Seal 6

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 212 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 7.8 - 11.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 54 - 101 km
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BYD Seal 6

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
36,800 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
7.8 - 11.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
54 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
38 - 60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,805 mm
Length
-
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
184 - 212 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
135 - 156 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
BYD
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 6 Estate have?

The Mazda 6 Estate is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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