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Mazda 6 Estate vs SEAT Arona comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or SEAT Arona?

Mazda 6 Estate vs SEAT Arona: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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SEAT Arona

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

SEAT Arona is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,300 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Arona uses 5.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

Arona

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 6 Estate offers clearly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the SEAT Arona takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Estate delivers very slightly more torque with 258 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 8 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, SEAT Arona is markedly lighter – 1,188 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 287 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers clearly more boot space – 522 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 122 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries marginally more – 571 kg compared to 522 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Arona has only a minor advantage 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 £20,700
Arona

SEAT Arona

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Mazda 6 Estate
SEAT Arona

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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SEAT Arona

The SEAT Arona is a compact crossover that blends practical, city-friendly packaging with a sporty, youthful design. It delivers a comfortable ride, an intuitive cabin and economical running costs, making it a sensible pick for daily drives and weekend getaways.

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Mazda 6 Estate
SEAT Arona

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
20,700 - 30,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
120 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
-
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
502 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
SEAT
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