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Mazda 6 Estate vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Vauxhall Astra?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • somewhat more trunk space
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Vauxhall Astra

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  • marginally cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Vauxhall Astra is marginally cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,723 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

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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 Vauxhall Astra offers only slightly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 102 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is marginally lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 37 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers somewhat more boot space – 522 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries somewhat more – 571 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra is far ahead 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.

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Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 83 - 454 km
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Mazda 6 Estate
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
-
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 6 Estate have?

The Mazda 6 Estate is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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