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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Mazda 6 Estate?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • noticeably cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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Mazda 6 Estate

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  • clearly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ceed Sportswagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is noticeably cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,666 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Ceed Sportswagon uses 6 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

6 Estate

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Estate delivers barely more torque with 258 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm more.

Ceed Sportswagon

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 terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a bit lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries somewhat more – 571 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Estate is decisively 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 £30,000
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
Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Mazda 6 Estate

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a sensible and surprisingly stylish family wagon that turns daily chores into a bit less of a grind. Practical, comfortable and packed with thoughtful touches where they matter, it’s a smart choice for buyers who want usefulness without sacrificing personality.

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Mazda 6 Estate

The Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
-
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mazda
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