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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Renault Trafic Transporter comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 38,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Renault Trafic Transporter?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs Renault Trafic Transporter: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Trafic Transporter

  • marginally cheaper
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

6 Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Trafic Transporter is marginally cheaper – starting at 38,100 £ , while the Mazda 6 Saloon costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 388 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mazda 6 Saloon is noticeably more efficient: consuming 16.5 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Renault Trafic Transporter. That’s a difference of about 4.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers significantly more range – reaching up to 552 km, about 234 km more than the Renault Trafic Transporter.

Trafic Transporter

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 170 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Renault Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Transporter delivers a bit more torque with 380 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 60 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: Renault Trafic Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Trafic Transporter is barely lighter – 1,848 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 179 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries substantially more – 1,222 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 862 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Saloon 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.

from £38,500
6 Saloon

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 245 - 258 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 479 - 552 km
Mazda 6 Saloon
Renault Trafic Transporter

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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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Renault Trafic Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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Mazda 6 Saloon
Renault Trafic Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,921 mm
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
899 - 1,222 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Renault
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