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Mazda 6 Estate vs Subaru Impreza comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 30,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Subaru Impreza?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Subaru Impreza: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Subaru Impreza

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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 barely cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Subaru Impreza costs 30,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 222 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 6 Estate uses 6.8 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Subaru Impreza with 7.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

Impreza

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 Mazda 6 Estate offers visibly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Subaru Impreza takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate is moderately faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the Subaru Impreza tops out at 199 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Estate delivers noticeably more torque with 258 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 76 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 only slightly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,574 kg. The difference is around 99 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers clearly more boot space – 522 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 207 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,664 L, about 350 L more than the Subaru Impreza.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries barely more – 571 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Estate 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.

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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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Subaru Impreza

The Subaru Impreza feels like a trusty companion built for everyday adventures, shrugging off bad weather and awkward parking with quiet competence. It won't win any style contests, but its sensible cabin, grippy manners, and honest driving character make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over flash.

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Mazda 6 Estate
Subaru Impreza

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
30,200 - 32,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.3 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
-
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
166 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

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
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
4,490 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
501 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
199 km/h
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Subaru
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 6 Estate have?

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

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