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Mazda 6 Estate vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Skoda Fabia?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • barely more power
  • markedly more trunk space
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Skoda Fabia

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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Skoda Fabia is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,695 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Fabia uses 4.9 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

Fabia

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 Mazda 6 Estate offers barely more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Estate delivers only slightly more torque with 258 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 8 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, Skoda Fabia is visibly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 332 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers markedly more boot space – 522 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 142 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries clearly more – 571 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 134 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Fabia is decisively 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.

from £17,300
Fabia

Skoda Fabia

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 177 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.6 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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The Skoda Fabia is a clever, no-nonsense small car that turns everyday chores into a breeze thanks to smart packaging and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It won’t set your pulses racing, but it’s a consistently sensible choice — reliable, easy to live with and blessed with a few neat tricks that make city life less faff.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
-
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

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

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

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