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Mazda 6 Estate vs VW Golf Variant - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (194 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (30000 £ vs 26100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or VW Golf Variant?

Mazda 6 Estate

VW Golf Variant

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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.

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Engine and Performance:

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.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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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.

Who comes out on top?

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.

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VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 8.2 L
Mazda 6 Estate
VW Golf Variant

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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 Golf Variant

The 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.

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Mazda 6 Estate
VW Golf Variant
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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
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Electric Range
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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
What drive types are available for the Mazda 6 Estate?

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.