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Mazda 6 Estate vs Suzuki Vitara comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Suzuki Vitara?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Suzuki Vitara: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • markedly more trunk space
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Suzuki Vitara

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Suzuki Vitara is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,429 £.

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

Vitara

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 Mazda 6 Estate offers only slightly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Vitara is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate is moderately faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the Suzuki Vitara tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Suzuki Vitara delivers somewhat more torque with 307 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 49 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, Suzuki Vitara is slightly lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 220 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers markedly more boot space – 522 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 147 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,664 L, about 544 L more than the Suzuki Vitara.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries noticeably more – 571 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 146 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki Vitara holds a slight edge 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 £23,600
Vitara

Suzuki Vitara

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 344 - 426 km
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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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Suzuki Vitara

The Vitara is a city-smart SUV with a cheeky streak of off-road promise, perfect for drivers who want practicality without pretense. It’s honest, easy to live with and surprisingly likeable, a sensible companion for everyday adventures and weekend escapes.

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Jolanta
4 Feb 2026, 09:37:41

A very pleasant car for an affordable price. The only downside is poorly soundproofed doors and windows.

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Polet
14 Jan 2026, 00:08:10

Proven reliability — it’s sold on every continent, and a real pleasure as a 4x4.

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Alejandro
15 Nov 2025, 18:50:42

After trying both, I chose the Vitara for everyday use. In my view, its balance of performance, quality and price is superior.

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Mazda 6 Estate
Suzuki Vitara

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
344 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
47 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 375 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
4,185 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
1,595 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
1,120 L
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
395 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
110 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Suzuki
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 6 Estate have?

The Mazda 6 Estate is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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