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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Polestar 2?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs Polestar 2: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • only slightly cheaper
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Polestar 2

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  • substantially more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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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.

Mazda 6 Saloon is only slightly cheaper – starting at 38,500 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,506 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 16.5 kWh/100km for the Mazda 6 Saloon. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 107 km more than the Mazda 6 Saloon.

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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 Polestar 2 offers substantially more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Mazda 6 Saloon takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 2 is a bit faster – reaching 205 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Saloon tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers substantially more torque with 740 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 420 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, Polestar 2 is barely lighter – 2,015 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 12 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 2 offers slightly more boot space – 405 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Polestar 2 offers barely more capacity – up to 1,095 L, about 21 L more than the Mazda 6 Saloon.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 2 carries moderately more – 421 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 61 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 is far ahead 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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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 554 - 659 km
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Mazda 6 Saloon
Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
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
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
78 kWh
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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,921 mm
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
375 - 421 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Polestar
What drive types are available for the Mazda 6 Saloon?

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

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