Kia EV9 vs Mazda 6 Grand Touring
Verdict
The Kia EV9 asks RM368,668 against the Mazda 6 Grand Touring’s RM230,848, so the RM137,820 gap is not small. For that, the Kia gives you seven seats, AWD, 380 hp, a 99.8 kWh battery and 505 km of EV range. The Mazda counters with a lower buy-in, a 522-litre boot, 218 km/h top speed and AEB. For a Malaysian family, this is less about D-segment status and more about layout: big electric SUV, or petrol wagon with the bigger luggage figure.
EV9
Pick the Kia EV9 if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive and 505 km of electric range more than a lower purchase price.
6 Grand Touring
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if you want the cheaper five-seat petrol wagon with the larger 522-litre boot and AEB listed.
Key differences
- Price: Kia EV9 RM368,668; Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM230,848
- Seats: Kia EV9 7; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 5
- Powertrain: Kia EV9 electric dual motor; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 2,488 cc petrol
- Power: Kia EV9 380 hp; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 185 hp
- Boot space: Kia EV9 333 L; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 522 L
- Road tax per year: Kia EV9 RM515; Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM868
EV9
- Seven seats versus the Mazda’s five
- 380 hp from a dual-motor electric setup
- 505 km EV range from a 99.8 kWh battery
- Costs RM137,820 more than the Mazda
- 333-litre boot is smaller than the Mazda’s 522 litres
- AEB is not listed, while the Mazda gets Yes
6 Grand Touring
- RM230,848 price is much lower
- 522-litre boot beats the Kia’s 333 litres
- AEB is listed as standard
- Five seats only
- 185 hp is far below the Kia’s 380 hp
- Front-wheel drive versus the Kia’s all-wheel drive
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 368,668 | RM 230,848✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Wagon |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 185 hp |
| Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 13 |
| Number of Motors | 2 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 380 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 700 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | — |
| Battery Capacity | 99.8 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 505 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.6 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 218 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,015 mm | 4,800 mm |
| Width | 1,980 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,780 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,100 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 2,648 kg | 1,506 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 333 litres | 522 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R21 | 225/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R21 | 225/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) with FlexSteer adjustment (Comfort/Normal/Sport) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Centre Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Automatic For Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats in Second and Third Row | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory and Massage Settings, Heating | Power Adjustable 8-way Driver's Seat with Memory, Power Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with 3rd Row Air Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Front, tilt and slide |
| Power Sockets | 2 Sockets, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 front, 2 rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof and Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 14-speaker Meridian Sound System | Touch-screen with radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 11 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Remote Parking Assist | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 years/160,000 km for EV battery | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 515✓ | 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.
EV9 vs 6 Grand Touring FAQ
Is the Kia EV9 or Mazda 6 Grand Touring better?
The Kia EV9 is better for carrying people and going electric: seven seats, AWD, 380 hp and 505 km range. The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is better if price, boot space and AEB matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Kia EV9 costs RM368,668, while the Mazda 6 Grand Touring costs RM230,848. That makes the Kia RM137,820 more expensive.
Which has more boot space?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring has the larger boot at 522 litres. The Kia EV9 is listed at 333 litres, though it gives you seven seats instead of five.