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Mazda 6 Estate vs Volvo V60 comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Volvo V60?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Volvo V60: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Volvo V60

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Mazda 6 Estate is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,420 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V60 uses 2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

V60

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 V60 offers substantially more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V60 delivers significantly more torque with 589 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 331 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 somewhat lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,734 kg. The difference is around 259 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers only slightly more boot space – 522 L compared to 519 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries somewhat more – 571 kg compared to 506 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V60 is clearly superior 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 £51,400
V60

Volvo V60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 6.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 99 km
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5 (1 Reviews)
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Michael Hauser
2 Oct 2025, 08:00:10

I drive a V60 T6 TE e‑AWD Inscription MY 2022

Overall I'm very satisfied with it.

Positives +
+ Safety
+ Performance
+ Fuel consumption
+ Service and running costs
+ Driving feel (still has a bit of the Swedish tank about it)
+ Average consumption 5.2 l/100 km

Negatives -
- 180 km/h limiter, supposedly due to excessive centrifugal forces on the electric motor
- Thinner side windows than the predecessor
- Still very firm suspension
- 8‑speed automatic (feels like the car is always shifting)
- Volvo's own customer service has massively deteriorated in recent years (their new motto seems to be "take it or leave it")

As a long‑time Volvo customer, this will be my last Volvo — I'm not willing to go along with the (now purely electric and largely China‑produced) madness.

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Mazda 6 Estate
Volvo V60

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
99 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
45 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,734 - 2,070 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
-
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
460 - 506 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
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
197 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
300 - 589 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
145 - 247 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, 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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