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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Vauxhall Frontera comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Vauxhall Frontera?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs Vauxhall Frontera: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Frontera

4.1 (7 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • markedly 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 Frontera is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Mazda 6 Saloon costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,751 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mazda 6 Saloon is only slightly more efficient: consuming 16.5 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Frontera. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers markedly more range – reaching up to 552 km, about 152 km more than the Vauxhall Frontera.

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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 Mazda 6 Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 113 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Saloon is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is clearly lighter – 1,394 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 633 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Frontera offers markedly more boot space – 460 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 124 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Frontera carries visibly more – 570 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Frontera holds a solid 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.

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Frontera

Vauxhall Frontera

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 308 - 400 km
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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 Frontera

The Opel Frontera is a rugged, no-nonsense SUV that balances off-road capability with comfortable everyday driving. It offers straightforward mechanics and a practical cabin, making it a sensible choice for buyers who value durability over flash.

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Pascal
5 Jun 2026, 04:10:37

A thoroughly bad cheap car. Feels like a C3 Aircross for the poor.

That's a reason to change employers! Terrible car.

It already has a nickname, "Klapperchen"

I think any Dacia is better!

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Roch
18 May 2026, 10:12:50

Automatic gearbox and certain features, like the windshield wipers that aren’t optional; the trunk capacity is larger on the 5-seat Frontera.

Wolfgang
6 May 2026, 04:24:52

I just like the Opel better (maybe only because I'm very disappointed in VW and therefore also in its subsidiaries).

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Gilbert
14 Apr 2026, 08:19:17

I bought the Opel Frontera GS 145PS after also testing the VW T‑Roc; so far I've driven about 5,800 km in it.

My purchase decision was based on the following criteria:
- modern design that stands out from the crowd
- low fuel consumption
- very good seats and plenty of space front and rear
- large, practical boot
- good performance characteristics
- very easy to get into
- simple controls, partly with physical buttons
- clear, well‑laid‑out cockpit

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H. P.
19 Dec 2025, 13:27:19

Opel has clearly skimped here. Misaligned panel gaps, no position/parking light, patchy workmanship and ill‑fitting parts — for example the partition between the passenger footwell and the engine bay — the owner's manual is inadequate and at times reads like a fairy tale; many of the functions it describes are nowhere to be found. They simply don't exist. And the claimed fuel consumption? Even with normal driving — that is, without acceleration orgies — it's unattainable.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
308 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 118 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
4,921 mm
Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
436 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Vauxhall
What drive types are available for the Mazda 6 Saloon?

The Mazda 6 Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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