Honda CR-V vs Mazda 6 Estate – Which car suits you better?

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

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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30000 £, while the Honda CR-V costs 42800 £. That’s a price difference of around 12771 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda CR-V manages with 0.90 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.80 L. The difference is about 5.90 L per 100 km.

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 Mazda 6 Estate has a minimal edge – offering 194 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 8.10 s, while the Honda CR-V takes 9 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate performs to a small extent better – reaching 223 km/h, while the Honda CR-V tops out at 195 km/h. The difference is around 28 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda CR-V pulls distinct stronger with 335 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 77 Nm difference.

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, the Mazda 6 Estate is clearly perceptible lighter – 1475 kg compared to 1821 kg. The difference is around 346 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Honda CR-V offers slightly more room – 617 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Honda CR-V performs minimal better – up to 1710 L, which is about 46 L more than the Mazda 6 Estate.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 6 Estate slightly takes the win – 571 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.

All in all, the Honda CR-V shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.