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Mazda 6 Estate vs Volvo V60 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (194 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (30000 £ vs 41600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Volvo V60?

Mazda 6 Estate

Volvo V60

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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 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30000 £ , while the Volvo V60 costs 41600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11648 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo V60 manages with 2.40 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.80 L. The difference is about 4.40 L per 100 km.

V60

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 Volvo V60 has a clearly edge – offering 455 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 261 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo V60 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.10 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate performs to a small extent better – reaching 223 km/h, while the Volvo V60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo V60 pulls significantly stronger with 709 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 451 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is a bit lighter – 1475 kg compared to 1734 kg. The difference is around 259 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers slight more room – 522 L compared to 519 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate performs a bit better – up to 1664 L, which is about 233 L more than the Volvo V60.

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

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Volvo V60 shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £41,600
V60

Volvo V60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 6.2 L
  • Electric Range : 92 km
Mazda 6 Estate
Volvo V60

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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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Volvo V60

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The Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.

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Mazda 6 Estate
Volvo V60

Costs and Consumption

Price
30000 - 43500 £
Price
41600 - 64200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 6.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
92 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
54 - 140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1475 - 1598 kg
Curb weight
1734 - 2064 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
519 L
Length
4805 mm
Length
4778 mm
Width
1840 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1480 mm
Height
1432 mm
Max trunk capacity
1664 L
Max trunk capacity
1431 L
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
466 - 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 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.6 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
1998 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General

Model Year
2021 - 2022
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Mazda 6 Estate?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.