Hyundai Santa Fe vs Mazda 6 Grand Touring
Verdict
The Santa Fe is cheaper at RM225,000 against RM230,848, yet it gives you seven seats, a 628-litre boot, 10 airbags, an 8-year warranty and RM120 annual road tax. Its 1.6-litre petrol hybrid makes 177 hp and 265 Nm, with a 1.5 kWh battery. The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is a five-seat wagon with a larger 2.5-litre petrol engine, 185 hp, 250 Nm, a quoted 8.2-second century sprint and 218 km/h top speed. For most Malaysian family use, the Hyundai’s space and running-cost numbers are hard to ignore.
Pick the Hyundai Santa Fe if you need seven seats, the bigger 628-litre boot and much lower RM120 annual road tax.
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if you want a lower five-seat wagon with 185 hp and published 8.2-second 0-100 km/h performance.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Santa Fe RM225,000; Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM230,848
- Seating: Hyundai Santa Fe 7 seats; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 5 seats
- Engine and output: Hyundai Santa Fe 1,598 cc, 177 hp, 265 Nm; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 2,488 cc, 185 hp, 250 Nm
- Size: Hyundai Santa Fe 4,830/1,900/1,720 mm; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 4,800/1,840/1,480 mm
- Boot space: Hyundai Santa Fe 628 litres; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 522 litres
- Airbags and warranty: Hyundai Santa Fe 10 airbags, 8-year warranty; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 6 airbags, 5-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 225,000✓ | RM 230,848 |
| Body type | SUV | Wagon |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,598 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Power | 177 hp | 185 hp✓ |
| Torque | 265 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.2 s |
| Top speed | — | 218 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.5 kWh | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,800 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Boot space | 628 L✓ | 522 L |
| Fuel tank | 67 L | 62 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 868 |
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.
Santa Fe
- Seven-seat cabin
- Larger 628-litre boot
- RM120 annual road tax
- Lower peak power at 177 hp
- No quoted 0-100 km/h or top speed
- Larger 1,900 mm width
6 Grand Touring
- Higher 185 hp output
- Quoted 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 1,480 mm wagon body
- Only five seats
- Smaller 522-litre boot
- Higher RM868 annual road tax
Santa Fe vs 6 Grand Touring FAQ
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe or Mazda 6 Grand Touring better?
The Hyundai Santa Fe is the better family buy on paper, with seven seats, more boot space, more airbags, a longer warranty and lower road tax. The Mazda 6 Grand Touring suits buyers who prefer a five-seat wagon and want its quoted 8.2-second 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring costs RM5,848 more than the Hyundai Santa Fe. That extra spend does not buy more seats or boot space, but it gets the Mazda’s 2.5-litre petrol engine and quoted performance figures.
Which car has the bigger boot?
The Hyundai Santa Fe has the bigger boot at 628 litres, compared with 522 litres in the Mazda 6 Grand Touring. That is a 106-litre advantage for the Hyundai.