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Audi A6 Avant vs Mazda 6 Saloon comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 38,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A6 Avant or Mazda 6 Saloon?

Audi A6 Avant vs Mazda 6 Saloon: Key differences

Audi A6 Avant

  • noticeably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mazda 6 Saloon

  • noticeably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A6 Avant

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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 38,500 £ , while the Audi A6 Avant costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,229 £.

As for electric range, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers considerably more range – reaching up to 552 km, about 451 km more than the Audi A6 Avant.

6 Saloon

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 offers noticeably more power – delivering 367 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 109 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A6 Avant is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Mazda 6 Saloon takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A6 Avant delivers considerably more torque with 580 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

A6 Avant

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, Audi A6 Avant is only slightly lighter – 1,865 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 162 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A6 Avant offers clearly more boot space – 503 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 167 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A6 Avant carries noticeably more – 570 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A6 Avant comes out modestly 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.

from £49,700
A6 Avant

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/100km
  • Electric Range : 94 - 101 km
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Mazda 6 Saloon

Costs and Consumption
Price
49,700 - 70,200 £
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 7.5 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
94 - 101 km
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 170 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,865 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Trunk capacity
404 - 503 L
Trunk capacity
336 L
Length
-
Length
4,921 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
1,491 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Payload
535 - 570 kg
Payload
359 - 360 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
175 km/h
Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mazda
Is the Audi A6 Avant offered with different drivetrains?

The Audi A6 Avant is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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