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Mazda 6 Saloon vs VW ID.Polo comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 211 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or VW ID.Polo?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs VW ID.Polo: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • moderately more power
  • moderately more electric range
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VW ID.Polo

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • markedly 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW ID.Polo is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Mazda 6 Saloon costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,061 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.Polo is visibly more efficient: consuming 13.3 kWh/100km compared to 16.5 kWh/100km for the Mazda 6 Saloon. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers moderately more range – reaching up to 552 km, about 98 km more than the VW ID.Polo.

ID.Polo

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 moderately more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 211 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.Polo is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Mazda 6 Saloon takes 7.6 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Saloon delivers barely more torque with 320 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 30 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, VW ID.Polo is visibly lighter – 1,568 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 459 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.Polo offers markedly more boot space – 441 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.Polo carries moderately more – 444 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 84 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.Polo is decisively ahead 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 £21,400
ID.Polo

VW ID.Polo

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 211 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 442 - 454 km
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Mazda 6 Saloon
VW ID.Polo

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
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
13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
442 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,576 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
4,921 mm
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
444 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
116 - 211 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
85 - 155 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Mazda 6 Saloon?

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

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