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Mazda 6 Estate vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Polestar 2?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Polestar 2

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

6 Estate

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.

Mazda 6 Estate is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,991 £.

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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 Polestar 2 offers clearly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 282 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate is only slightly faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the Polestar 2 tops out at 205 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers substantially more torque with 740 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 482 Nm more.

6 Estate

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is markedly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 2,015 kg. The difference is around 540 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers visibly more boot space – 522 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 117 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,664 L, about 569 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries markedly more – 571 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 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.

from £42,000
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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 554 - 659 km
Mazda 6 Estate
Polestar 2

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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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Polestar 2

The Polestar 2 is a crisp, Scandinavian-styled electric liftback that pairs minimalist luxury with a focused, driver's attitude. It feels agile and composed whether you’re commuting or heading out for the weekend, with a tech-forward cabin and enough personality to make everyday driving a bit more fun.

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Mazda 6 Estate
Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
375 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Polestar
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