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Mazda 6 Estate vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or VW Transporter Bus?

Mazda 6 Estate vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • markedly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

6 Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Mazda 6 Estate is noticeably cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,478 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

Transporter Bus

Engine and Performance:

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 Transporter Bus offers markedly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 92 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate is moderately faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the VW Transporter Bus tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers markedly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 157 Nm more.

6 Estate

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is visibly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 523 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers noticeably more boot space – 763 L compared to 522 L. That’s a difference of about 241 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus offers considerably more capacity – up to 4,005 L, about 2,341 L more than the Mazda 6 Estate.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries considerably more – 1,143 kg compared to 571 kg. That’s a difference of about 572 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 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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Kai
14 Jul 2026, 09:51:17

Very stylish and robust car that's consistently comfortable even on long journeys.

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VW Transporter Bus

The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

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