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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 36,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Nissan Interstar?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • visibly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • marginally lighter
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Nissan Interstar

  • barely cheaper
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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.

Nissan Interstar is barely cheaper – starting at 36,200 £ , while the Mazda 6 Saloon costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,326 £.

As for electric range, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers visibly more range – reaching up to 552 km, about 142 km more than the Nissan Interstar.

Interstar

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers visibly more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Interstar delivers a bit more torque with 380 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 60 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mazda 6 Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Saloon is marginally lighter – 2,027 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 26 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries clearly more – 1,447 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,087 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Saloon comes out modestly ahead 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
410 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,921 mm
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Mazda 6 Saloon?

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

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