Verdict
The Mazda CX-8 costs RM23,288 less, yet brings seven seats, a 2,930 mm wheelbase and a five-year/100,000 km warranty with free service. Its 192 hp and 258 Nm also edge the Mazda 6 Grand Touring’s 185 hp and 250 Nm, although it carries an extra 275 kg. The Mazda 6 counters with a far more useful 522-litre boot against 209 litres, plus blind-spot monitoring, navigation, a sunroof and 11 speakers. For Malaysian families needing occasional third-row seats, the CX-8 is the more sensible buy; the 6 suits five occupants with luggage.
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if you need a five-seat wagon with a 522-litre boot and want blind-spot monitoring, navigation and a sunroof.
Pick the Mazda CX-8 if you need seven seats, a longer 2,930 mm wheelbase, rear climate control and a five-year warranty while spending less.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM188,648; Mazda CX-8 RM165,360.
- Output: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 185 hp and 250 Nm; Mazda CX-8 192 hp and 258 Nm.
- Seating and boot: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 5 seats and 522 litres; Mazda CX-8 7 seats and 209 litres.
- Dimensions: Mazda 6 Grand Touring is 4,800 mm long with a 2,750 mm wheelbase; Mazda CX-8 is 4,900 mm long with a 2,930 mm wheelbase.
- Weight and fuel tank: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 1,506 kg and 62 litres; Mazda CX-8 1,781 kg and 72 litres.
- Warranty: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 3 years/100,000 km; Mazda CX-8 5 years/100,000 km.
6 Grand Touring
- 522-litre boot
- Blind-spot monitoring and navigation
- Sunroof and 11-speaker audio
- Five seats versus seven
- RM23,288 more expensive
- Shorter three-year warranty
CX-8
- Seven seats with sliding, reclining second row
- 192 hp and 258 Nm
- Five-year/100,000 km warranty with free service
- 209-litre boot is 313 litres smaller
- No blind-spot monitoring
- No navigation or sunroof
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM188,648 | RM165,360✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM868 | RM830✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 185 hp | 192 hp✓ |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 258 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | SkyActiv-Drive 6-speed Automatic with Manual Shift Mode |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | —✓ | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 218 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,930 mm |
| Weight | 1,506 kg | 1,781 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 62 litres | 72 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 522 litres✓ | 209 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Toyo Proxes R46 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| 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 Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer 2nd Row Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable 8-way Driver's Seat with Memory, Power Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Lumbar Adjustment and Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Front, tilt and slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 front | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 2 2nd Row USB, 2 3rd Row USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Touch-screen with radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 11 speakers | Mazda Connect Infotainment System with 8" Touchscreen, Commander Control Knob, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 5-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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6 Grand Touring vs CX-8 FAQ
Is the Mazda 6 Grand Touring or Mazda CX-8 better?
The Mazda CX-8 is better for larger families: it has seven seats, a 2,930 mm wheelbase and a five-year warranty. The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is better for five people carrying luggage, thanks to its 522-litre boot and extra convenience features.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-8 is RM23,288 cheaper than the Mazda 6 Grand Touring, at RM165,360 versus RM188,648.
Which has more luggage space?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring has 522 litres of boot space, compared with 209 litres in the Mazda CX-8. The CX-8 trades cargo volume for its third-row seating.