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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Volvo S60?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs Volvo S60: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • a bit cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
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Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit 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:

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.

Mazda 6 Saloon is a bit cheaper – starting at 38,500 £ , while the Volvo S60 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,029 £.

As for electric range, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers considerably more range – reaching up to 552 km, about 458 km more than the Volvo S60.

S60

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 S60 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 197 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mazda 6 Saloon takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Volvo S60 is marginally faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Saloon tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers substantially more torque with 709 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 389 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S60 is a bit lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 312 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S60 offers markedly more boot space – 427 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 91 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S60 carries markedly more – 475 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 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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S60

Volvo S60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 94 km
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I choose the Volvo S60 for its elegance and because of the dealer that distributes it in my country. I find it superior in technology and efficiency.

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Volvo S60

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
4,921 mm
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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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