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Mazda 6 Estate vs Vauxhall Astra - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (194 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (30000 £ vs 25200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Vauxhall Astra?

Mazda 6 Estate

Vauxhall Astra

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

6 Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Astra has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4809 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra manages with 2.20 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.80 L. The difference is about 4.60 L per 100 km.

Astra

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 has a slightly edge – offering 225 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 31 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.10 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Estate tops out at 223 km/h. The difference is around 12 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Astra pulls evident stronger with 360 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 102 Nm difference.

6 Estate

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, Vauxhall Astra is slight lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1475 kg. The difference is around 134 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers to a small extent more room – 522 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate performs somewhat better – up to 1664 L, which is about 325 L more than the Vauxhall Astra.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 6 Estate a bit takes the win – 571 kg compared to 509 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Astra proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Astra is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.40 kWh
  • Electric Range : 82 - 419 km
Mazda 6 Estate
Vauxhall Astra

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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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Vauxhall Astra

The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Mazda 6 Estate
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption

Price
30000 - 43500 £
Price
25200 - 40500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
82 - 419 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1475 - 1598 kg
Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
Length
4805 mm
Length
4374 mm
Width
1840 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1480 mm
Height
1432 - 1488 mm
Max trunk capacity
1664 L
Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
414 - 509 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
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 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2021 - 2022
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the Mazda 6 Estate?

Available configurations include 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.