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Mazda 6 Estate vs Toyota Yaris Cross comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 23,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Toyota Yaris Cross?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Toyota Yaris Cross: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Toyota Yaris Cross

4.2 (19 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Toyota Yaris Cross is visibly cheaper – starting at 23,700 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,309 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Yaris Cross uses 4.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

Yaris Cross

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 markedly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Toyota Yaris Cross takes 10.7 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

6 Estate

Space and Everyday Use:

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 terms of curb weight, Toyota Yaris Cross is clearly lighter – 1,180 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers visibly more boot space – 522 L compared to 397 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries slightly more – 571 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 61 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Estate leads convincingly 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
Mazda 6 Estate
Toyota Yaris Cross

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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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Toyota Yaris Cross

The Toyota Yaris Cross blends the maneuverability of a small hatch with the higher driving position and practicality of a crossover, wrapped in Toyota's dependable build quality. It suits urban buyers who need easy parking, flexible cargo space and a comfortable, economical daily driver.

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Mazda 6 Estate
Toyota Yaris Cross

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
23,700 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
101 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,180 - 1,290 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
320 - 397 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
-
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
485 - 510 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
116 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.7 - 11.3 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
85 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Toyota
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