Compare performance (194 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (30000 £ vs 28600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or VW ID.3?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
VW ID.3 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28600 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1432 £.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.3 has a decisively edge – offering 326 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.3 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.10 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate performs somewhat better – reaching 223 km/h, while the VW ID.3 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW ID.3 pulls clearly stronger with 545 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 287 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is evident lighter – 1475 kg compared to 1787 kg. The difference is around 312 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers clearly perceptible more room – 522 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 137 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1664 L, which is about 397 L more than the VW ID.3.
When it comes to payload, Mazda 6 Estate slightly takes the win – 571 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 98 kg.
The VW ID.3 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW ID.3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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 VW ID.3 is a crisply styled electric hatch that masks serious practicality behind a friendly, modern face, making city runs and longer trips pleasantly fuss free. For buyers seeking a sensible, well-equipped EV that doesn't take itself too seriously, the ID.3 strikes a neat balance of comfort, tech and everyday usability with a cheeky smile.
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Price
30000 - 43500 £
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Price
28600 - 49300 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.8 kWh
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
383 - 605 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
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co2
155 - 172 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
62 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1475 - 1598 kg
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Curb weight
1787 - 1993 kg
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Trunk capacity
522 L
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Trunk capacity
385 L
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Length
4805 mm
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Length
4264 mm
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Width
1840 mm
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Width
1809 mm
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Height
1480 mm
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Height
1564 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1664 L
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Max trunk capacity
1267 L
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Payload
483 - 571 kg
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Payload
437 - 473 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
145 - 194 HP
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Power HP
170 - 326 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.2 s
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Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
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Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
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Torque
213 - 258 Nm
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Torque
310 - 545 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
107 - 143 kW
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Power kW
125 - 240 kW
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Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2021 - 2022
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
VW
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.