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Mazda 6 Estate vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Toyota Corolla?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • marginally more power
  • markedly more trunk space
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Toyota Corolla

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  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Corolla is marginally cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,423 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

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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 marginally more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate is moderately faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is marginally lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers markedly more boot space – 522 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 161 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,664 L, about 612 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries markedly more – 571 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 121 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Estate stands out in the key areas 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 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
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co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 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
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

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

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

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