Lexus UX vs Mazda 6 Grand Touring
Verdict
At RM250,688, the Lexus UX costs RM19,840 more than the RM230,848 Mazda 6 Grand Touring, yet the Mazda is the quicker, roomier car on paper: 185 hp, 250 Nm, 8.2 seconds to 100 km/h and a 522-litre boot. The Lexus counters with SUV height, eight airbags and much lower RM435 road tax, against RM868 for the Mazda. Both are CBU, front-wheel-drive petrol five-seaters with AEB and a five-year warranty, so this comes down to body style, cargo needs and running-cost tolerance.
Pick the Lexus UX if you want the SUV body, eight airbags and lower RM435 annual road tax more than outright pace or boot space.
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if you want the stronger 2.5-litre engine, quicker acceleration and a much larger 522-litre boot.
Key differences
- Engine: Lexus UX 1,987 cc; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 2,488 cc
- Output: Lexus UX 169 hp/205 Nm; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 185 hp/250 Nm
- Acceleration: Lexus UX 0-100 km/h in 9.2 s; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 8.2 s
- Boot space: Lexus UX 228 L; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 522 L
- Size: Lexus UX 4,495 mm long/2,640 mm wheelbase; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 4,800 mm long/2,750 mm wheelbase
- Road tax: Lexus UX RM435/year; Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM868/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 250,688 | RM 230,848✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Wagon |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,987 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Power | 169 hp | 185 hp✓ |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 s | 8.2 s✓ |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 218 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,495 mm | 4,800 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,520 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Boot space | 228 L | 522 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 47 L | 62 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 435✓ | 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.
UX
- Lower annual road tax
- Eight airbags
- Taller SUV body
- Smaller 228-litre boot
- Slower 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Less power and torque
6 Grand Touring
- Stronger 185 hp and 250 Nm output
- Bigger 522-litre boot
- Quicker 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher RM868 annual road tax
- Only six airbags versus eight
- Lower wagon body if you prefer an SUV seating height
UX vs 6 Grand Touring FAQ
Is the Lexus UX or Mazda 6 Grand Touring better?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is better for pace and luggage space, with 185 hp and a 522-litre boot. The Lexus UX makes more sense if you want an SUV body, eight airbags and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus UX costs RM19,840 more than the Mazda 6 Grand Touring. That extra outlay does not buy more power or boot space, but the Lexus gets eight airbags and lower annual road tax.
Which one is quicker?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is quicker. It does 0-100 km/h in 8.2 seconds and has a 218 km/h top speed, while the Lexus UX takes 9.2 seconds and tops out at 190 km/h.