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Mazda 6 Estate vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or VW Passat?

Mazda 6 Estate vs VW Passat: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally lighter

VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

6 Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 6 Estate is visibly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,462 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.6 L/100km.

Passat

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 Passat offers markedly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 78 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Passat is a bit faster – 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: the VW Passat delivers markedly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 142 Nm more.

6 Estate

Space and Everyday Use:

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 terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is marginally lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,573 kg. The difference is around 98 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers noticeably more boot space – 690 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 168 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Passat offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,770 L, about 106 L more than the Mazda 6 Estate.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries only slightly more – 577 kg compared to 571 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat 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.

from £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 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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Reviews Mazda 6 Estate

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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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5 (3 Reviews)
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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
4,917 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
1,521 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, 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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