Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Mazda 6 Estate or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
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.
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29600 £, while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30000 £. That’s a price difference of around 395 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Corolla Touring Sports manages with 4.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.80 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.
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 has a barely noticeable edge – offering 194 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.10 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate performs slightly better – reaching 223 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is minimal lighter – 1475 kg compared to 1485 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers slightly more room – 596 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 74 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate performs minimal better – up to 1664 L, which is about 58 L more than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.
When it comes to payload, Mazda 6 Estate distinct takes the win – 571 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 kg.
Overall, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports shows itself to be barely ahead and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
The Mazda 6 Estate combines sleek design with a spacious interior, making it an ideal choice for families and those needing extra cargo space. Its refined driving dynamics and efficient performance provide an enjoyable experience on both city streets and long motorway journeys. With a focus on comfort and advanced technology, the Mazda 6 Estate offers a premium feel and modern connectivity features to enhance every drive.
detailsThe Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
details|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
30000 - 43500 £
|
Price
29600 - 36400 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L
|
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
-
|
Electric Range
-
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
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
Estate
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
5
|
Doors
5
|
|
Curb weight
1475 - 1598 kg
|
Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
522 L
|
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
|
|
Length
4805 mm
|
Length
4650 mm
|
|
Width
1840 mm
|
Width
1790 mm
|
|
Height
1480 mm
|
Height
1435 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
1664 L
|
Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
|
|
Payload
483 - 571 kg
|
Payload
400 - 440 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
1998 - 2488 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2021 - 2022
|
Model Year
2025
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
|
|
Brand
Mazda
|
Brand
Toyota
|
Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.