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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Nissan Ariya comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 54,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Nissan Ariya?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs Nissan Ariya: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
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Nissan Ariya

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  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 6 Saloon is significantly cheaper – starting at 38,500 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,363 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mazda 6 Saloon is significantly more efficient: consuming 16.5 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers visibly more range – reaching up to 552 km, about 135 km more than the Nissan Ariya.

Ariya

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 Nissan Ariya offers considerably more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Mazda 6 Saloon takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers clearly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

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 Saloon is slightly lighter – 2,027 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers a bit more boot space – 415 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 79 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Ariya carries marginally more – 363 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya holds a decisive overall lead 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.

£54,848
Ariya

Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 417 km
Mazda 6 Saloon
Nissan Ariya

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Mazda 6 Saloon

The Mazda6 saloon feels like the sensible yet stylish choice for buyers who want a car that drives with poise and looks sharper than its badge suggests. It mixes engaging handling, a refined cabin and everyday practicality without shouting for attention — perfect for those who prefer understated class with a wink.

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Nissan Ariya

The Nissan Ariya wraps futuristic, sculpted styling around a calm, high-tech cabin, making the switch to electric feel surprisingly easy and grown-up. It’s a comfortable, sensible EV that favors everyday usability and clever packaging over headline-grabbing theatrics — ideal for buyers who want an elegant, low-fuss electric car without the ego.

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Mazda 6 Saloon
Nissan Ariya

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
417 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
415 L
Length
4,921 mm
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
363 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Power HP
435 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
320 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Nissan
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