Car Buyer's Guide

BYD M6 vs Mazda 3 Hatchback

BYD M6

BYD M6

Mazda 3 Hatchback

Mazda 3 Hatchback

1.5 High Plus

Verdict

The M6 has a 49% bigger boot, the M6 is 27% more powerful, while the M6 is about 8% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM109,800RM119,620
Body typeMPVHatchback
SegmentC-SegmentC-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM120RM90
Powertrain
Engine Tech400V architecture16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing
Capacity1,496 cc
Horsepower118 hp
Torque153 Nm
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore74.5 mm
Compression Ratio14
Number of Motors1
Motor Horsepower161 hp
Motor Torque310 Nm
Battery Capacity55.4 kWh
EV Range420 km
Charging Rate (AC)7 kW
Charging Rate (DC)89 kW
V2L3.3 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticConventional Automatic
Transmission NameSkyActiv-Drive
Gears6
Transmission ManufacturerMazda
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h10.1 seconds
Rated Economy5.9 L/100 km
Top Speed180 km/h200 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,695 mm4,460 mm
Width1,810 mm1,795 mm
Height1,670 mm1,435 mm
Wheelbase2,800 mm2,725 mm
Weight2,374 kg1,368 kg
Fuel Tank51 litres
Doors55
Seats75
Boot Space580 litres295 litres
Front Tyre225/55R17215/45R18
Rear Tyre225/55R17215/45R18
Spare TyreN/A, Tyre Repair KitSpace Saver
Factory TyresGitiControl P10Bridgestone Turanza T005A
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Japan (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkMulti-link
Front Wheels17" Alloy18" Alloy
Rear Wheels17" Alloy18" Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis NotesG-Vectoring Control Plus
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear CurtainDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for rear doors
Seat Belts7 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on Two Outer Rear SeatsAvailable for two outer rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear
Lane-keeping AssistNoSteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFront Seats Only
Safety NotesEmergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorLED Projector with Auto High Beam
TaillampsFull LEDLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsManual AdjustablePower Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding Second Row, 50:50 Split-folding Third Row60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control System
Rear Air-conRear Vents
Power Sockets1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear1 Front, 2 USB-C
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Audio12.8” Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 6 Speakers, Bluetooth, Navigation8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlPassive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist
Tiptronic
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Front4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree CameraYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorDigital/Analogue
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Convenience Notes7" TFT-LCD Digital Instrument Cluster Display with Analogue Dials
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 km100,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer6 years5 years
Warranty Notes8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty5-year/100,000 km free service

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.

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