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Mazda 6 Saloon vs BYD Seal 6 comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 212 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or BYD Seal 6?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs BYD Seal 6: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • a bit more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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BYD Seal 6

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  • marginally cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

6 Saloon

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.

BYD Seal 6 is marginally cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the Mazda 6 Saloon costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,637 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal 6 is considerably more efficient: consuming 7.8 kWh/100km compared to 16.5 kWh/100km for the Mazda 6 Saloon. That’s a difference of about 8.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 552 km, about 451 km more than the BYD Seal 6.

Seal 6

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 Saloon offers a bit more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 212 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Saloon is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the BYD Seal 6 takes 8.5 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

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, BYD Seal 6 is a bit lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 317 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Seal 6 carries moderately more – 435 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Saloon 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 £38,500
6 Saloon

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 245 - 258 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 479 - 552 km
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Mazda 6 Saloon

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Mazda 6 Saloon
BYD Seal 6

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
36,800 - 42,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
7.8 - 11.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
54 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
38 - 60 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,921 mm
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Power HP
184 - 212 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
135 - 156 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
BYD
What drive types are available for the Mazda 6 Saloon?

The Mazda 6 Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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