Mazda 6 Estate vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26500 £, while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30000 £. That’s a price difference of around 3523 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer manages with 2.30 L and is therefore markedly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.80 L. The difference is about 4.50 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer has a a bit 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 Sports Tourer is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.10 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs barely noticeable 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: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer pulls visibly stronger with 360 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 102 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is slight lighter – 1394 kg compared to 1475 kg. The difference is around 81 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers somewhat more room – 597 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate performs slight better – up to 1664 L, which is about 30 L more than the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 6 Estate a touch takes the win – 571 kg compared to 497 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

All in all, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer shows itself to be is clearly superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.