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Mazda 6 Estate vs Volvo XC60 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (194 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (30000 £ vs 49200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Volvo XC60?

Mazda 6 Estate

Volvo XC60

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 6 Estate has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30000 £, while the Volvo XC60 costs 49200 £. That’s a price difference of around 19191 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo XC60 manages with 2.80 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.80 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.

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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 XC60 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 XC60 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.90 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.10 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate performs slightly better – reaching 223 km/h, while the Volvo XC60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Volvo XC60 pulls convincingly stronger with 709 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 451 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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In curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is evident lighter – 1475 kg compared to 1900 kg. The difference is around 425 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers slight more room – 522 L compared to 483 L. That’s a difference of about 39 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1664 L, which is about 121 L more than the Volvo XC60.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 6 Estate hardly perceptible takes the win – 571 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 21 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Volvo XC60 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Volvo XC60 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £49,200
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Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 250 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.5 L
  • Electric Range : 74 - 82 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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Volvo XC60

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The Volvo XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30000 - 43500 £
Price
49200 - 75100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
74 - 82 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
64 - 169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1475 - 1598 kg
Curb weight
1900 - 2150 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
Length
4805 mm
Length
4708 mm
Width
1840 mm
Width
1902 mm
Height
1480 mm
Height
1651 - 1655 mm
Max trunk capacity
1664 L
Max trunk capacity
1528 - 1543 L
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
510 - 550 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
250 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
350 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
184 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General
Model Year
2021 - 2022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Volvo

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What drive types are available for the Mazda 6 Estate?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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