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Mazda 6 Estate vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Volvo V90?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space

Volvo V90

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

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

6 Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda 6 Estate is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,305 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

V90

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 V90 offers substantially 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 V90 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate is moderately faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 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 substantially lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 600 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers only slightly more boot space – 522 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 34 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,664 L, about 210 L more than the Volvo V90.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries only slightly more – 571 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 56 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 is far ahead 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 £62,300
V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
Mazda 6 Estate
Volvo V90

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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 V90

The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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Mazda 6 Estate
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
18 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
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

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