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Mazda 6 Estate vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Toyota Prius?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Toyota Prius

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  • somewhat more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 visibly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,420 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

Prius

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 Toyota Prius offers somewhat more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate is clearly faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the Toyota Prius tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 46 km/h.

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 marginally lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers significantly more boot space – 522 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 238 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries noticeably more – 571 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 196 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius is clearly superior 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.

from £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 72 - 86 km
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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
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 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
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin 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
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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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