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Kia Sportage vs Mazda 6 Estate – Which one offers the better deal?

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

Kia Sportage

5 (1 Reviews)
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Mazda 6 Estate

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 6 Estate has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30000 £, while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £. That’s a price difference of around 162 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Sportage manages with 5 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.80 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Sportage has a slightly edge – offering 239 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.10 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate performs slight better – reaching 223 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls slightly stronger with 320 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 62 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is slight lighter – 1475 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 77 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers somewhat more room – 587 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 65 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1776 L, which is about 112 L more than the Mazda 6 Estate.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage minimal takes the win – 580 kg compared to 571 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Kia Sportage shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Kia Sportage
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Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 239 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 7.9 L
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Kia Sportage

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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
30000 - 43500 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
1475 - 1598 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4805 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1840 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1480 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
1664 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2021 - 2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Kia
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Mazda

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Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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