Mazda 6 Saloon vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer – Which car suits you better?

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

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

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26500 £, while the Mazda 6 Saloon costs 38500 £. That’s a price difference of around 12008 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: with 15.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly any more efficient than the Mazda 6 Saloon with 16.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.90 kWh.

As for range, the Mazda 6 Saloon performs clearly better – achieving up to 552 km, about 139 km more than the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer.

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 Mazda 6 Saloon has a a bit edge – offering 258 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 33 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 7.60 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs clearly better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Saloon tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer pulls a touch stronger with 360 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is significantly lighter – 1394 kg compared to 2027 kg. The difference is around 633 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers strongly more room – 597 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 261 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs distinctly better – up to 1634 L, which is about 560 L more than the Mazda 6 Saloon.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer distinctly takes the win – 497 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 137 kg.

All in all, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer shows itself to be leaves its rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.