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Mazda 6 Estate vs Skoda Kodiaq comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 37,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Skoda Kodiaq?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Skoda Kodiaq: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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Skoda Kodiaq

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda 6 Estate is markedly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Skoda Kodiaq costs 37,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,877 £.

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

Kodiaq

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 Skoda Kodiaq offers noticeably more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 71 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Kodiaq is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Kodiaq delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 142 Nm more.

6 Estate

Space and Everyday Use:

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 terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is moderately lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,684 kg. The difference is around 209 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Kodiaq offers substantially more boot space – 910 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 388 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries marginally more – 571 kg compared to 563 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Kodiaq 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.

from £37,900
Kodiaq

Skoda Kodiaq

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 119 - 122 km
Mazda 6 Estate
Skoda Kodiaq

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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Skoda Kodiaq

The Skoda Kodiaq is a practical, well built family SUV that puts space, comfort and usefulness ahead of showy gimmicks. Its composed ride, clever interior packaging and sensible feature set make it an easy, unpretentious choice for daily driving and longer journeys.

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Mazda 6 Estate
Skoda Kodiaq

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
37,900 - 50,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
119 - 122 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
35 - 186 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
1,684 - 1,970 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
745 - 910 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
-
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
460 - 563 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, E, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Skoda
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