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Mazda 6 Estate vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or VW Arteon?

Mazda 6 Estate vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • substantially cheaper
  • barely lighter
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VW Arteon

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  • visibly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

6 Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 6 Estate is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,281 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Arteon uses 5.1 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Arteon

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 VW Arteon offers visibly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 126 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon 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.

Looking at top speed, the VW Arteon is somewhat faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Estate tops out at 223 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Arteon delivers markedly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 162 Nm more.

6 Estate

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is barely lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,607 kg. The difference is around 132 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers somewhat more boot space – 590 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 68 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,664 L, about 32 L more than the VW Arteon.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries marginally more – 571 kg compared to 569 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Arteon is decisively ahead 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 £43,300
Arteon

VW Arteon

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
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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 Arteon

The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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Mazda 6 Estate
VW Arteon

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 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
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 6 Estate have?

The Mazda 6 Estate is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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