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Mazda 6 Estate vs Lexus RC comparison

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

Mazda 6 Estate vs Lexus RC: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Lexus RC

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

6 Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 6 Estate is significantly 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 clearly more efficient than the Lexus RC with 11.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5 L/100km.

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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 considerably 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 somewhat 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 significantly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 262 Nm more.

6 Estate

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 somewhat lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers noticeably 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 very slightly 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 is narrowly ahead 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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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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Reviews Mazda 6 Estate

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Kai
14 Jul 2026, 09:51:17

Very stylish and robust car that's consistently comfortable even on long journeys.

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

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

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

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Lexus
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 6 Estate have?

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

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