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Mazda 6 Estate vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or VW Amarok?

Mazda 6 Estate vs VW Amarok: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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VW Amarok

  • moderately more power
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda 6 Estate is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,237 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 6 Estate uses 6.8 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the VW Amarok with 8.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Amarok

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 VW Amarok offers moderately more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the VW Amarok takes 8.8 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate is moderately faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the VW Amarok tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 33 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers considerably more torque with 600 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 342 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 considerably lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 787 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries significantly more – 983 kg compared to 571 kg. That’s a difference of about 412 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Amarok sits just 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 £43,200
Amarok

VW Amarok

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Mazda 6 Estate
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption

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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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VW Amarok

The VW Amarok is a surprisingly refined pickup that blends rugged capability with car-like comfort, feeling equally at home on a worksite or a weekend escape. Practical, well‑mannered and a little bit charismatic, it’s a smart choice for buyers who need honest utility without sacrificing everyday drivability — and yes, it can be oddly addictive to drive.

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Mazda 6 Estate
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,805 mm
Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
VW
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