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Audi A6 Avant vs Mazda 6 Estate – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: Audi A6 Avant meets Mazda 6 Estate.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

A6 Avant @ Audi AG

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 Estate has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30000 £, while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49700 £. That’s a price difference of around 19714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A6 Avant manages with 2.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.80 L. The difference is about 4.50 L per 100 km.

6 Estate @ Mazda Motor Corporation

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 Audi A6 Avant has a clearly edge – offering 367 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 173 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Avant is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.10 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A6 Avant performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Estate tops out at 223 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A6 Avant pulls clearly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 292 Nm difference.

A6 Avant @ Audi AG

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 curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is clearly perceptible lighter – 1475 kg compared to 1865 kg. The difference is around 390 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers barely noticeable more room – 522 L compared to 503 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate performs barely noticeable better – up to 1664 L, which is about 130 L more than the Audi A6 Avant.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 6 Estate slight takes the win – 571 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Audi A6 Avant proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Audi A6 Avant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £49,700
A6 Avant @ Audi AG

Audi A6 Avant

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 367 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 7.5 L
  • Electric Range : 94 - 101 km

Audi A6 Avant

The Audi A6 Avant wraps executive poise and usable practicality into an impeccably finished estate that makes everyday driving feel noticeably more grown-up. It serves up a calm, composed ride and clever packaging for buyers who want space and refinement without ostentation — the sensible choice that still manages to impress.

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Mazda 6 Estate

The Mazda 6 Estate combines sleek design with a spacious interior, making it an ideal choice for families and those needing extra cargo space. Its refined driving dynamics and efficient performance provide an enjoyable experience on both city streets and long motorway journeys. With a focus on comfort and advanced technology, the Mazda 6 Estate offers a premium feel and modern connectivity features to enhance every drive.

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Audi A6 Avant
Mazda 6 Estate
A6 Avant @ Audi AG
6 Estate @ Mazda Motor Corporation

Costs and Consumption

Price
49700 - 70200 £
Price
30000 - 43500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 L
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
20.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
46 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1865 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
1475 - 1598 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
4999 mm
Length
4805 mm
Width
1875 mm
Width
1840 mm
Height
1472 mm
Height
1480 mm
Max trunk capacity
1423 - 1534 L
Max trunk capacity
1664 L
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
340 - 550 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1968 - 2995 cm3
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2021 - 2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mazda
Is the Audi A6 Avant offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A6 Avant is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.