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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • visibly more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

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  • markedly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • significantly 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 Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is markedly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Mazda 6 Saloon costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,494 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is barely more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 16.5 kWh/100km for the Mazda 6 Saloon. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers slightly more range – reaching up to 552 km, about 107 km more than the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer.

Astra Sports Tourer

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 Mazda 6 Saloon offers visibly more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Saloon is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.7 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

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

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is significantly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 589 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers significantly more boot space – 597 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 261 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries markedly more – 502 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 142 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is clearly superior overall 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.

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Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 82 - 445 km
Mazda 6 Saloon
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

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Mazda 6 Saloon

The Mazda6 saloon feels like the sensible yet stylish choice for buyers who want a car that drives with poise and looks sharper than its badge suggests. It mixes engaging handling, a refined cabin and everyday practicality without shouting for attention — perfect for those who prefer understated class with a wink.

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.

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Mazda 6 Saloon
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
82 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Length
4,921 mm
Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
434 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Vauxhall
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