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Nissan Ariya vs Mazda CX-6e comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (54,800 £ vs 42,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or Mazda CX-6e?

Nissan Ariya vs Mazda CX-6e: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

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  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda CX-6e

  • visibly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ariya

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 CX-6e is visibly cheaper – starting at 42,800 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,000 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mazda CX-6e is markedly more efficient: consuming 18.9 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 5.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mazda CX-6e offers a bit more range – reaching up to 484 km, about 67 km more than the Nissan Ariya.

CX-6e

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 Nissan Ariya offers considerably more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Mazda CX-6e takes 7.9 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers significantly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.

Ariya

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 CX-6e is barely lighter – 2,205 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 72 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-6e offers a bit more boot space – 468 L compared to 415 L. That’s a difference of about 53 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-6e carries only slightly more – 385 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya 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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Ariya

Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 417 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
54,800 £
Price
42,800 - 45,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
417 km
Electric Range
468 - 484 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Curb weight
2,205 kg
Trunk capacity
415 L
Trunk capacity
468 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,935 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
363 kg
Payload
385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 HP
Power HP
258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
600 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
320 kW
Power kW
190 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Mazda
Is the Nissan Ariya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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