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Porsche Cayman vs Mazda 6 Saloon comparison

Compare performance (500 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (136,000 £ vs 38,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Cayman or Mazda 6 Saloon?

Porsche Cayman vs Mazda 6 Saloon: Key differences

Porsche Cayman

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Mazda 6 Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 38,500 £ , while the Porsche Cayman costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 97,543 £.

6 Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Cayman offers clearly more power – delivering 500 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 242 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayman is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mazda 6 Saloon takes 7.6 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Cayman is clearly faster – reaching 315 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Saloon tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 140 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayman delivers clearly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 130 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.

Seats: Mazda 6 Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Porsche Cayman is clearly lighter – 1,490 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 537 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers substantially more boot space – 336 L compared to 184 L. That’s a difference of about 152 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,074 L, about 802 L more than the Porsche Cayman.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Saloon carries clearly more – 360 kg compared to 281 kg. That’s a difference of about 79 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
136,000 £
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
295 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,490 kg
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Trunk capacity
184 L
Trunk capacity
336 L
Length
4,456 mm
Length
4,921 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,267 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Max trunk capacity
272 L
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Payload
281 kg
Payload
359 - 360 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
500 HP
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
315 km/h
Max Speed
175 km/h
Torque
450 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
368 kW
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2021
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Porsche
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Porsche Cayman have?

The Porsche Cayman is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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