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Mazda 6 Estate vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Lotus Emeya?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly 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:

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 62,562 £.

Emeya

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 Lotus Emeya offers considerably 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 Emeya is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Emeya is somewhat faster – reaching 256 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Estate tops out at 223 km/h. The difference is around 33 km/h.

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

6 Estate

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 substantially lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 1,080 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers only slightly more boot space – 522 L compared to 509 L. That’s a difference of about 13 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,664 L, about 276 L more than the Lotus Emeya.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries only slightly more – 571 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
Mazda 6 Estate
Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Emeya

The Lotus Emeya arrives as a sleek electric grand tourer that manages to marry Lotus' trademark razor-sharp handling with enough practicality for daily life, so you can enjoy a corner with a grin and still fit the shopping. Inside it feels surprisingly grown-up — plush materials, smart tech and a driver-focused cockpit make it a tempting choice for buyers who want electric performance without losing the joy of driving.

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Mazda 6 Estate
Lotus Emeya

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
450 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

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