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Mazda 6 Estate vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or VW Golf?

Mazda 6 Estate vs VW Golf: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • clearly more trunk space
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VW Golf

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately 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:

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

VW Golf is very slightly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,719 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 L/100km.

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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 Golf offers clearly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 131 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is moderately lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 168 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers clearly more boot space – 522 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 141 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries slightly more – 571 kg compared to 508 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf 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.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 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 Golf is a quietly accomplished compact that blends practicality, refinement and approachable driving manners into a very usable everyday package. It’s well built, comfortable and versatile, making it a smart choice whether you want sensible family transport or an enjoyable commuter.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
-
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, 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
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F, 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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