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Mazda 6 Estate vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Volvo S60?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Volvo S60: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • slightly more trunk space

Volvo S60

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

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

6 Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 6 Estate is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Volvo S60 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,514 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

S60

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 Volvo S60 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 261 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate is moderately faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the Volvo S60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers substantially more torque with 709 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 451 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 1,715 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers slightly more boot space – 522 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries a bit more – 571 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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S60

Volvo S60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 94 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 6 Estate have?

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

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