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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Vauxhall Rocks Electric comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 6,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Vauxhall Rocks Electric?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs Vauxhall Rocks Electric: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially more trunk space
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Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

6 Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Rocks Electric is significantly cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Mazda 6 Saloon costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,637 £.

As for electric range, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers considerably more range – reaching up to 552 km, about 477 km more than the Vauxhall Rocks Electric.

Rocks Electric

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 280 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.

Seats: Mazda 6 Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is considerably lighter – 558 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 1,469 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers substantially more boot space – 336 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 273 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Saloon carries substantially more – 360 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 218 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric 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.

from £6,800
Rocks Electric

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
558 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
63 L
Length
4,921 mm
Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,388 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
142 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
40 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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