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Mazda 6 Estate vs VW Caddy Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or VW Caddy Compact Van?

Mazda 6 Estate vs VW Caddy Compact Van: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
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VW Caddy Compact Van

  • moderately cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Caddy Compact Van is moderately cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,179 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy Compact Van uses 0.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

Caddy Compact Van

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 Mazda 6 Estate offers markedly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate is slightly faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the VW Caddy Compact Van tops out at 186 km/h. The difference is around 37 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy Compact Van delivers a bit more torque with 320 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 62 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mazda 6 Estate offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is very slightly lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 33 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Caddy Compact Van offers clearly more capacity – up to 3,700 L, about 2,036 L more than the Mazda 6 Estate.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy Compact Van carries visibly more – 759 kg compared to 571 kg. That’s a difference of about 188 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van stands well ahead of its rival 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 £25,800
Caddy Compact Van

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 120 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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The VW Caddy is a clever compact van that turns urban chores into something almost enjoyable, thanks to smart packaging and a cabin that refuses to feel like punishment. For buyers who want useful practicality without drama, the Caddy is a tidy, dependable choice that quietly gets the job done while remaining surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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VW Caddy Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,805 mm
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
628 - 759 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
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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