Maxus MIFA 9 vs Mazda 6 Grand Touring
Verdict
The Maxus MIFA 9 is the bigger family tool: seven seats, a 1,010-litre boot, 435 km of EV range and just RM220 road tax. The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is smaller but sharper on paper, doing 0-100 km/h in 8.2 seconds against the Maxus’ 9.2 seconds, with a 218 km/h top speed. The RM39,040 gap buys the Maxus’ space, electric running and MPV practicality, not quicker acceleration.
Pick the Maxus MIFA 9 if you need seven seats, a 1,010-litre boot and 435 km of electric range.
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if you want the cheaper car, a quicker 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time and a wagon body.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus MIFA 9 RM269,888; Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM230,848
- Seats: Maxus MIFA 9 7; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 5
- Powertrain: Maxus MIFA 9 single electric motor; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 2,488 cc petrol engine
- Power: Maxus MIFA 9 241 hp; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 185 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Maxus MIFA 9 9.2 s; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 8.2 s
- Boot space: Maxus MIFA 9 1,010 L; Mazda 6 Grand Touring 522 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 269,888 | RM 230,848✓ |
| Body type | MPV | Wagon |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 2,488 cc |
| Power | 241 hp✓ | 185 hp |
| Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 s | 8.2 s✓ |
| Top speed | — | 218 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| EV range | 435 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,270 mm | 4,800 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,840 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Boot space | 1,010 L✓ | 522 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 62 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 220✓ | 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.
MIFA 9
- Seven-seat cabin
- 435 km EV range
- RM220 annual road tax
- RM39,040 dearer
- Slower 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Top speed not stated
6 Grand Touring
- Quicker 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower purchase price
- 218 km/h top speed
- Only five seats
- 522-litre boot is much smaller
- RM868 annual road tax
MIFA 9 vs 6 Grand Touring FAQ
Is the Maxus MIFA 9 or Mazda 6 Grand Touring better?
For family space and electric running, the Maxus MIFA 9 is better. For lower upfront cost and quicker acceleration, the Mazda 6 Grand Touring makes more sense.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus MIFA 9 costs RM269,888, while the Mazda 6 Grand Touring costs RM230,848. That makes the Maxus RM39,040 more expensive.
Which one has more boot space?
The Maxus MIFA 9 has the larger boot at 1,010 litres. The Mazda 6 Grand Touring has 522 litres, so the Maxus gives you almost double the stated cargo capacity.