Mazda 6 Grand Touring vs MINI 5 Door
Verdict
At RM230,848 against RM293,888, the Mazda 6 Grand Touring is the bigger, cheaper car here: a D-segment wagon with 522 litres of boot space, a 2,750 mm wheelbase and a five-year warranty. The MINI 5 Door is smaller and dearer, but its 201 hp and 300 Nm deliver a much quicker 6.8-second 0-100 km/h time. For Malaysia, the sting is split: the MINI asks RM63,040 more upfront, while the Mazda’s 2.5-litre engine means RM868 road tax versus RM379.
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if you want the larger 522-litre-boot wagon, longer five-year warranty and lower purchase price.
Pick the MINI 5 Door if you want the quicker car, with 201 hp, 300 Nm and a 6.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM230,848; MINI 5 Door RM293,888
- Performance: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 0-100 km/h in 8.2 s; MINI 5 Door 6.8 s
- Boot space: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 522 L; MINI 5 Door 275 L
- Size: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 4,800 mm long; MINI 5 Door 4,036 mm long
- Warranty: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 5 years; MINI 5 Door 2 years
- Road tax: Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM868/year; MINI 5 Door RM379/year
6 Grand Touring
- Much larger 522-litre boot
- Lower RM230,848 price
- Longer five-year warranty
- Slower 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher RM868 annual road tax
- Less power and torque than the MINI
5 Door
- Quicker 6.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 201 hp and 300 Nm outputs
- Lower RM379 annual road tax
- Costs RM63,040 more
- Small 275-litre boot
- Shorter two-year warranty
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 230,848✓ | RM 293,888 |
| Body type | Wagon | Hatchback |
| Segment | D-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 185 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 300 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 89 mm | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | 7-Speed Steptronic Dual Clutch Sports Transmission |
| Gears | 6 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2 seconds | 6.8 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 218 km/h | 242 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,036 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,744 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,464 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,567 mm |
| Weight | 1,506 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 62 litres | 44 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 522 litres✓ | 275 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R19 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R19 | 215/40R18 |
| Factory Tyres | — | Vredestein Ultra |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| 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 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED projector | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable 8-way Driver's Seat with Memory, Power Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Front, tilt and slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | Touch-screen with radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 11 speakers | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| 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 Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 868 | RM 379✓ |
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.
6 Grand Touring vs 5 Door FAQ
Is the Mazda 6 Grand Touring or MINI 5 Door better?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is better for space, price and warranty. The MINI 5 Door is better for performance, with 201 hp, 300 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The MINI 5 Door costs RM63,040 more than the Mazda 6 Grand Touring, based on RM293,888 versus RM230,848.
Which car has the bigger boot?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring has the bigger boot by a large margin: 522 litres versus 275 litres in the MINI 5 Door.