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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Toyota Prius?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • very slightly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • slightly more trunk space
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Toyota Prius

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  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 6 Saloon is very slightly cheaper – starting at 38,500 £ , while the Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 935 £.

As for electric range, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 552 km, about 466 km more than the Toyota Prius.

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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 moderately more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 35 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Mazda 6 Saloon takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Toyota Prius is marginally faster – reaching 177 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Saloon tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 2 km/h.

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, Toyota Prius is visibly lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 407 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers slightly more boot space – 336 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 52 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Prius carries barely more – 375 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 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
Toyota Prius

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
4,921 mm
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Power HP
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the Mazda 6 Saloon?

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

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