Compare performance (194 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 6,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Vauxhall Rocks Electric?
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 Rocks Electric is significantly cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,152 £.
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 Mazda 6 Estate offers substantially more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 186 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Estate delivers substantially more torque with 258 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 218 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Mazda 6 Estate offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is considerably lighter – 558 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 917 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers significantly more boot space – 522 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 459 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries substantially more – 571 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 429 kg.
The Vauxhall Rocks Electric is decisively ahead 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.
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 Rocks Electric is a cheeky urban crossover that swaps petrol fuss for an electric grin, offering compact practicality and a playful character for city life. It’s easy to live with, delivers quietly eager acceleration for everyday driving, and feels like a smart, approachable choice for buyers dipping their toes into EV ownership.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
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Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
75 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
155 - 172 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
62 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
2
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
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Curb weight
558 kg
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Trunk capacity
522 L
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Trunk capacity
63 L
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Length
4,805 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,840 mm
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Width
1,388 mm
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Height
1,480 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
483 - 571 kg
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Payload
142 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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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
8 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
213 - 258 Nm
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Torque
40 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
107 - 143 kW
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Power kW
6 kW
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Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Vauxhall
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