Mazda 6 vs Jaguar XF Sportbrake
Discussion
Thinking of one of these cars. Both will be auto and looking at 175ps mazda diesel sport nav. and the 200ps XF luxury.
Part exchange value from jaguar means prices work quite close between the two.
Mazda have a 0% offer with no deposit! But part ex on the Range Rover is £5k less then jag.
What are people's comments on owning either of these?
Thanks
Part exchange value from jaguar means prices work quite close between the two.
Mazda have a 0% offer with no deposit! But part ex on the Range Rover is £5k less then jag.
What are people's comments on owning either of these?
Thanks
I've got a 2.0l 200bhp Sport saloon. Love it. Nice interior, the gear selector and air vents make it an event everytime you turn it on. Pulls well, quiet, rides well, loads of kit as standard. The only thing I can fault is the lethargic touchscreen. Other than that I love it and will defo be looking at the new XF when I change in a couple of years.
Edited by Sixpackpert on Monday 10th March 21:00
Can't comment on the Mazda but test drove the Jag looking for my next company car. It was ok just not particularly inspiring to drive just felt a bit meh!
I also drove the E class estate and loved it, the driving position, refinement, gadgets. I settled in the end on the 5 series tourer but this was purely down to financials.
I also drove the E class estate and loved it, the driving position, refinement, gadgets. I settled in the end on the 5 series tourer but this was purely down to financials.
Unless mazda have seriously improved the materials they use on the interiors with the latest 6, it will be a world away from the XF, especially after a few miles. Cheap carpets, seat coverings etc. In the past at least they have been obviously very much been built to a budget. Look carefully.
Not to mention the XF is a better looking car exterior wise aswell.
Not to mention the XF is a better looking car exterior wise aswell.
I have a 2013 Mazda 6 Sport Nav Estate, but 2.0 Petrol 165PS, it replaced my previous car, the last shape Mazda 6 with the 2.2d 185PS engine.
The new/current model,is a massive setp up from the last one, much better materials and design, and easily up there in comparison to an equivalent German car for layout & design, and likely better spec too (the Sport has all the gear as standard, other than a safety pack with Blindspot monitoring, adaptive Cruise etc)
Drives very well, though wish I'd stuck with diesel as the 2.2d 185 performed brilliantly, this petrol lump performs Ok, but needs working hard to get the most out of it tbh.
It won't compare with the Jaguar for quality, but as a likely significantly cheaper option, is well worth a look.
Oh, and I was also considering an XF when I went for the Mazda, as didn't want to spend as much as was wanted for the Jag.
The new/current model,is a massive setp up from the last one, much better materials and design, and easily up there in comparison to an equivalent German car for layout & design, and likely better spec too (the Sport has all the gear as standard, other than a safety pack with Blindspot monitoring, adaptive Cruise etc)
Drives very well, though wish I'd stuck with diesel as the 2.2d 185 performed brilliantly, this petrol lump performs Ok, but needs working hard to get the most out of it tbh.
It won't compare with the Jaguar for quality, but as a likely significantly cheaper option, is well worth a look.
Oh, and I was also considering an XF when I went for the Mazda, as didn't want to spend as much as was wanted for the Jag.
Edited by djgritt on Tuesday 11th March 00:03
Rick Cutler said:
Thinking of one of these cars. Both will be auto and looking at 175ps mazda diesel sport nav. and the 200ps XF luxury.
Part exchange value from jaguar means prices work quite close between the two.
Mazda have a 0% offer with no deposit! But part ex on the Range Rover is £5k less then jag.
What are people's comments on owning either of these?
Thanks
So, how much more than the Mazda is the Jag? What % is the finance, what's the total?Part exchange value from jaguar means prices work quite close between the two.
Mazda have a 0% offer with no deposit! But part ex on the Range Rover is £5k less then jag.
What are people's comments on owning either of these?
Thanks
I'd be going for the Jag anyway, but it's best to work through the maths.
Both cars work out very similar in price, due to part ex value, depreciation, spec etc. The jag also comes closer to the feel of my range rover inside. Not sure how well the mazda will make the drop feel in comfort.
What I am most interested in is the driving feel. Have a test drive of the mazda this weekend. The jag was quick ish but didn't feel quick from 50-70. Might have been it was just soo smooth.
Used to having a car with a kick when you put your foot down at 50.
What I am most interested in is the driving feel. Have a test drive of the mazda this weekend. The jag was quick ish but didn't feel quick from 50-70. Might have been it was just soo smooth.
Used to having a car with a kick when you put your foot down at 50.
When we had to replace one of our cars, we looked at a big range of estates / tourers and ended up with a Mazda6 175 auto.
XF Sportbrake was on the list, at about 8k more than the Mazda.
But that wasn't the real issue. Being rear wheel drive it was quite a bit smaller in the boot than the 6, and space in the second row wasn't exactly huge. Being tall and having 2 children it's nice to find something that stops you being kicked in the back.
It's certainly not an XF in terms of cabin finish feel, but this isn't a throwback to Japanese cars of old. There is a real difference between Euro and Japanese cars in perceived cabin quality - seems that the Euro cars have a more solid feel, and a lot more slush moulding on the surfaces.
For a fwd estate car it does drive very, very nicely, feels light and nimble and is fun to hustle along.
The autobox is really good, and if put in manual mode lets you bounce off the redline rather than changing up itself.
One thing of note is that it has by far the best start/stop system I've driven. Shuts down when it needs to and restarts without feeling like the car is doing a wet spaniel shake. BMW / Mercedes take note.
The design is pretty handsome, a little coupe-ish due to the pushed back a-pillar, and in the right colour it works well.
Downsides - It could do with more power, but as a family wagon, it fits the bill perfectly (till the 6MPS tourer comes out).
Drive both, but it's not going to be like you are comparing an A6 / 5 Series / C-Class / XF.
The Mazda is lower in price, but in engineering terms, and day to day usability it's a clever piece of design.
XF Sportbrake was on the list, at about 8k more than the Mazda.
But that wasn't the real issue. Being rear wheel drive it was quite a bit smaller in the boot than the 6, and space in the second row wasn't exactly huge. Being tall and having 2 children it's nice to find something that stops you being kicked in the back.
It's certainly not an XF in terms of cabin finish feel, but this isn't a throwback to Japanese cars of old. There is a real difference between Euro and Japanese cars in perceived cabin quality - seems that the Euro cars have a more solid feel, and a lot more slush moulding on the surfaces.
For a fwd estate car it does drive very, very nicely, feels light and nimble and is fun to hustle along.
The autobox is really good, and if put in manual mode lets you bounce off the redline rather than changing up itself.
One thing of note is that it has by far the best start/stop system I've driven. Shuts down when it needs to and restarts without feeling like the car is doing a wet spaniel shake. BMW / Mercedes take note.
The design is pretty handsome, a little coupe-ish due to the pushed back a-pillar, and in the right colour it works well.
Downsides - It could do with more power, but as a family wagon, it fits the bill perfectly (till the 6MPS tourer comes out).
Drive both, but it's not going to be like you are comparing an A6 / 5 Series / C-Class / XF.
The Mazda is lower in price, but in engineering terms, and day to day usability it's a clever piece of design.
Edited by lexham on Tuesday 11th March 10:32
Harji said:
CAR Mag ran a Jag "Sport Brake" recently, I believe 23K depreciation over 8 months
Is £23k depreciation right though? I haven't read the article, but the Cheapest XF 3.0S SB on Autotrader is a Premium Luxury at ~£33k, and similar spec is £49k new assuming you pay full list price - but easy enough to find for £41-42k new.V8RX7 said:
PomBstard said:
V8RX7 said:
I'm a huge Mazda fan but the 6 does not compare to the XF
I've also looked over a 6 wagon, but not as an XF alternative, so am genuinely interested as to how it doesn't compareHave you driven both ?
And, er, NO - don't think I said I had either.
Still interested in the answer though. OP has found two cars that fit the bill for the same money. All the advice so far says go for Option A, with a few people asking how the OP could possibly compare Option A to Option B. Yet, the OP has done so because both fit the bill.
So, why and ho doesn't it compare?
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