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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mazda 6 Saloon comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (24300 £ vs 38500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Mazda 6 Saloon?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mazda 6 Saloon: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • convincingly more power
  • evident quicker from 0–100 km/h

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

Ceed Sportswagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24300 £ , while the Mazda 6 Saloon costs 38500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14151 £.

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 Mazda 6 Saloon has a convincingly edge – offering 258 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Saloon is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.70 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mazda 6 Saloon pulls evident stronger with 320 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 67 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is significantly lighter – 1335 kg compared to 2027 kg. The difference is around 692 kg.

When it comes to payload, Kia Ceed Sportswagon clearly perceptible takes the win – 485 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Saloon 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.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Mazda 6 Saloon

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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from about £38,500
6 Saloon

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 245 - 258 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.5 - 16.6 kWh
  • Electric Range : 479 - 552 km

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 Saloon

The Mazda6 saloon feels like the sensible yet stylish choice for buyers who want a car that drives with poise and looks sharper than its badge suggests. It mixes engaging handling, a refined cabin and everyday practicality without shouting for attention — perfect for those who prefer understated class with a wink.

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Mazda 6 Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
24300 - 27200 £
Price
38500 - 41600 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1335 - 1437 kg
Curb weight
2027 - 2028 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
336 L
Length
-
Length
4921 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width
1890 mm
Height
-
Height
1491 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1074 L
Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
359 - 360 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
175 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mazda
Is the Kia Ceed Sportswagon offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.