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Mazda 6 Estate vs Porsche Boxster comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Porsche Boxster?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Porsche Boxster: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Porsche Boxster

  • clearly more power
  • clearly 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Porsche Boxster costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 106,028 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 6 Estate uses 6.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Porsche Boxster with 12.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.

Boxster

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 Porsche Boxster offers clearly more power – delivering 500 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 306 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Boxster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Boxster is noticeably faster – reaching 308 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Estate tops out at 223 km/h. The difference is around 85 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Boxster delivers substantially more torque with 450 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 192 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 6 Estate is very slightly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,485 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers clearly more boot space – 522 L compared to 122 L. That’s a difference of about 400 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries substantially more – 571 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 301 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
136,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,485 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
122 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
4,418 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
1,252 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
308 km/h
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 6 Estate have?

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

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