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Mazda 6 Estate vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 28,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • visibly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • marginally cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly lighter

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 MX-5 Roadster is marginally cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,552 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

MX-5 Roadster

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 Mazda 6 Estate offers visibly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Estate delivers considerably more torque with 258 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 106 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Mazda 6 Estate offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 397 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers clearly more boot space – 522 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 392 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries clearly more – 571 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 419 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Estate 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.

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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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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
-
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 6 Estate have?

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

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