When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
VW Golf Variant has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26100 £, while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30000 £. That’s a price difference of around 3862 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf Variant manages with 4.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.80 L. The difference is about 2.50 L per 100 km.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf Variant has a convincingly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 139 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.10 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the VW Golf Variant performs a bit better – 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: VW Golf Variant pulls noticeable stronger with 420 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 162 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .
In curb weight, VW Golf Variant is slight lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1475 kg. The difference is around 109 kg.
In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers a bit more room – 611 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 89 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate performs slight better – up to 1664 L, which is about 22 L more than the VW Golf Variant.
When it comes to payload, Mazda 6 Estate minimal takes the win – 571 kg compared to 547 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.
Overall, the VW Golf Variant shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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.
detailsThe Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.
details|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
30000 - 43500 £
|
Price
26100 - 48700 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L
|
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
-
|
Electric Range
-
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
155 - 172 g/km
|
co2
114 - 185 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
|
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
Estate
|
Body Type
Estate
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
5
|
Doors
5
|
|
Curb weight
1475 - 1598 kg
|
Curb weight
1366 - 1621 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
522 L
|
Trunk capacity
611 L
|
|
Length
4805 mm
|
Length
4631 - 4651 mm
|
|
Width
1840 mm
|
Width
1789 mm
|
|
Height
1480 mm
|
Height
1462 - 1487 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
1664 L
|
Max trunk capacity
1624 - 1642 L
|
|
Payload
483 - 571 kg
|
Payload
489 - 547 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Petrol
|
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
|
|
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
|
|
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
|
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
|
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 10.5 s
|
|
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
|
Max Speed
202 - 250 km/h
|
|
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
|
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
|
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
|
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2021 - 2022
|
Model Year
2024 - 2025
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G, F, C
|
|
Brand
Mazda
|
Brand
VW
|
Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.