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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Porsche Cayenne?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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Porsche Cayenne

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  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 38,500 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,686 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mazda 6 Saloon is somewhat more efficient: consuming 16.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.9 kWh/100km for the Porsche Cayenne. That’s a difference of about 2.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 668 km, about 116 km more than the Mazda 6 Saloon.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne offers clearly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 898 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Mazda 6 Saloon takes 7.6 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers substantially more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 1,180 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 very slightly lighter – 2,027 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 103 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers clearly more boot space – 781 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 445 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries considerably more – 705 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 345 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne is decisively 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.

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Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 74 - 668 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
4,921 mm
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the Mazda 6 Saloon?

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

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