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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
30000 - 43500 £
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Price
25200 - 40500 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
82 - 419 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
51 kWh
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co2
155 - 172 g/km
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co2
0 - 135 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
62 L
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1475 - 1598 kg
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Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
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Trunk capacity
522 L
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Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
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Length
4805 mm
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Length
4374 mm
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Width
1840 mm
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Width
1860 mm
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Height
1480 mm
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Height
1432 - 1488 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1664 L
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Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
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Payload
483 - 571 kg
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Payload
414 - 509 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 - 194 HP
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Power HP
130 - 225 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
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Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
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Torque
213 - 258 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
107 - 143 kW
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Power kW
96 - 165 kW
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Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2021 - 2022
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.