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Subaru Impreza vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (30,300 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Impreza or Mazda 6 Estate?

Subaru Impreza vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

Subaru Impreza

5 (2 Reviews)
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Mazda 6 Estate

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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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

Impreza

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 Estate is very slightly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Subaru Impreza costs 30,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 308 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 6 Estate uses 6.8 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Subaru Impreza with 7.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

6 Estate

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 Estate offers visibly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Subaru Impreza takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Estate delivers markedly more torque with 258 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 76 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 Estate is only slightly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,574 kg. The difference is around 99 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers markedly more boot space – 522 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 207 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries very slightly more – 571 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Estate 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.

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6 Estate

Mazda 6 Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 194 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
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Subaru Impreza

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Very stylish and robust car that's consistently comfortable even on long journeys.

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Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,300 - 32,500 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
166 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
315 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
-
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
501 - 526 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
182 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Subaru Impreza have?

The Subaru Impreza is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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