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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Toyota Hilux comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 45,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Toyota Hilux?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs Toyota Hilux: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Toyota Hilux

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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 Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda 6 Saloon is moderately cheaper – starting at 38,500 £ , while the Toyota Hilux costs 45,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,364 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mazda 6 Saloon is clearly more efficient: consuming 16.5 kWh/100km compared to 24.3 kWh/100km for the Toyota Hilux. That’s a difference of about 7.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 552 km, about 295 km more than the Toyota Hilux.

Hilux

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 clearly more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Saloon is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Toyota Hilux takes 9.9 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Hilux delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 180 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Saloon is moderately lighter – 2,027 kg compared to 2,250 kg. The difference is around 223 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Hilux carries significantly more – 960 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 600 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Saloon 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.

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
Mazda 6 Saloon
Toyota Hilux

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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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Toyota Hilux

The Toyota Hilux is a no-nonsense pick-up that blends worksite toughness with proper off-road ability, built to shrug off punishment and keep going long after fancier rivals give up. It won’t win any beauty contests, but buyers who want a practical, rugged truck that simply gets the job done will appreciate its honest, hard-working character.

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Mazda 6 Saloon
Toyota Hilux

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
45,800 - 65,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
257 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 264 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
2,250 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,921 mm
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,855 - 1,885 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
715 - 960 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, 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
196 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
474 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
144 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Toyota
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