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Mazda 6 Estate vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Volvo XC60?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Volvo XC60

4.7 (7 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,277 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

XC60

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC60 offers considerably more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 212 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers clearly more torque with 669 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 411 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 clearly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 675 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries moderately more – 571 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 61 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC60 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £58,300
XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 335 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 79 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

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
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
59 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,805 mm
Length
-
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
510 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
335 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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