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VW Caddy Compact Van vs Mazda 6 Estate comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (25,800 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Caddy Compact Van or Mazda 6 Estate?

VW Caddy Compact Van vs Mazda 6 Estate: Key differences

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • moderately cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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Mazda 6 Estate

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  • noticeably more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Caddy Compact Van

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 Caddy Compact Van is moderately cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,179 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy Compact Van uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

6 Estate

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 6 Estate offers noticeably more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate is somewhat faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the VW Caddy Compact Van tops out at 186 km/h. The difference is around 37 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy Compact Van delivers moderately more torque with 320 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 62 Nm more.

Caddy Compact Van

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: Mazda 6 Estate offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Caddy Compact Van is marginally lighter – 1,442 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 33 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Caddy Compact Van offers considerably more capacity – up to 3,700 L, about 2,036 L more than the Mazda 6 Estate.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy Compact Van carries clearly more – 759 kg compared to 571 kg. That’s a difference of about 188 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van 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 £25,800
Caddy Compact Van

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 120 km
VW Caddy Compact Van
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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VW Caddy Compact Van

The VW Caddy is a clever compact van that turns urban chores into something almost enjoyable, thanks to smart packaging and a cabin that refuses to feel like punishment. For buyers who want useful practicality without drama, the Caddy is a tidy, dependable choice that quietly gets the job done while remaining surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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Mazda 6 Estate

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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VW Caddy Compact Van
Mazda 6 Estate

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
11 - 154 g/km
co2
155 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
62 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
522 L
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Payload
628 - 759 kg
Payload
483 - 571 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
VW
Brand
Mazda
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