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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Volvo EX40 comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 45,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Volvo EX40?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs Volvo EX40: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • slightly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Volvo EX40

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  • significantly more power
  • very slightly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit 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:

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

Mazda 6 Saloon is slightly cheaper – starting at 38,500 £ , while the Volvo EX40 costs 45,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,763 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mazda 6 Saloon is barely more efficient: consuming 16.5 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the Volvo EX40. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX40 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 576 km, about 24 km more than the Mazda 6 Saloon.

EX40

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 Volvo EX40 offers significantly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 184 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX40 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mazda 6 Saloon takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX40 delivers clearly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 350 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Saloon is marginally lighter – 2,027 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 13 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo EX40 offers a bit more boot space – 410 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 74 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EX40 carries clearly more – 480 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX40 holds a decisive 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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EX40

Volvo EX40

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 477 - 576 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
45,200 - 58,200 £
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
16.6 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
477 - 576 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,170 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
4,921 mm
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
430 - 480 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the Mazda 6 Saloon?

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

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