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Volvo S90 vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or Mazda 6 Estate?

Volvo S90 vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda 6 Estate

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

S90

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 6 Estate is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,228 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6 L/100km.

6 Estate

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 Volvo S90 offers significantly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 261 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate is a bit faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers considerably more torque with 709 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 451 Nm more.

S90

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 Estate is visibly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 437 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers slightly more boot space – 522 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries barely more – 571 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 is clearly superior 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 £62,200
S90

Volvo S90

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 89 km
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Volvo S90

The Volvo S90 is a composed, elegant luxury sedan that dresses Scandinavian restraint in a quietly imposing package. It prioritises serene highway manners and a calm, tech‑savvy cabin, making it a car that suggests you deserve the nicer things in life without ever raising its voice.

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The Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
17 - 149 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Volvo
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Volvo S90 have?

The Volvo S90 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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