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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Toyota Proace Max comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Toyota Proace Max?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs Toyota Proace Max: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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Toyota Proace Max

  • only slightly more power
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda 6 Saloon is considerably cheaper – starting at 38,500 £ , while the Toyota Proace Max costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,451 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mazda 6 Saloon is clearly more efficient: consuming 16.5 kWh/100km compared to 26.2 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Max. That’s a difference of about 9.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 552 km, about 128 km more than the Toyota Proace Max.

Proace Max

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 Toyota Proace Max offers only slightly more power – delivering 279 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Max delivers markedly more torque with 410 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Saloon is visibly lighter – 2,027 kg compared to 2,790 kg. The difference is around 763 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Max carries considerably more – 1,460 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Saloon is far ahead 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

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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Mazda 6 Saloon
Toyota Proace Max

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
56,900 - 61,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
424 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
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
2,790 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,921 mm
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
710 - 1,460 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Power HP
279 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
410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
205 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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