Mazda 6 Grand Touring vs Toyota Camry
Verdict
Both are CBU petrol D-segment five-seaters with front drive and conventional automatics, but they split clearly. The Mazda 6 Grand Touring costs RM230,848, RM9,048 more than the Toyota Camry at RM221,800, and gives you wagon packaging, a quicker 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time and 218 km/h top speed. The Camry counters with 201 hp, a longer 2,825 mm wheelbase, fractionally bigger 524-litre boot and seven airbags. For Malaysian buyers, this is pace and wagon practicality versus cabin length, safety count and price.
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if you want the wagon body and the quicker figures: 0-100 km/h in 8.2 seconds and 218 km/h.
Pick the Toyota Camry if you prefer the lower outlay, longer 2,825 mm wheelbase and seven airbags.
Key differences
- Price: RM230,848 vs RM221,800
- Body type: wagon vs sedan
- Power and torque: 185 hp/250 Nm vs 201 hp/246 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: 8.2 s vs 8.9 s
- Wheelbase and boot: 2,750 mm/522 L vs 2,825 mm/524 L
- Airbags: 6 vs 7
6 Grand Touring
- Quicker 8.2-second 0-100 km/h
- Higher 218 km/h top speed
- Wagon body with 522-litre boot
- Costs RM9,048 more
- Shorter 2,750 mm wheelbase
- Six airbags against the Camry's seven
Camry
- Lower RM221,800 price
- Seven airbags
- Longer 2,825 mm wheelbase
- Slower 8.9-second 0-100 km/h
- Lower 210 km/h top speed
- Sedan body, not a wagon
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 230,848 | RM 221,800✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | Sedan |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with dual variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Horsepower | 185 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 250 Nm✓ | 246 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 89 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 14 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2 seconds✓ | 8.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 218 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,920 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,825 mm |
| Weight | 1,506 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 62 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 522 litres | 524 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R19 | 235/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R19 | Space Saver |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | 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 Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, 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 for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED projector | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| 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 | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Ottoman Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Fixed Rear Seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Front, tilt and slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Rear Sun Shades |
| Audio | Touch-screen with radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 11 speakers | 12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 9-speaker JBL Sound System |
| 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 |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| 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 Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 868 | RM 867✓ |
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 Camry FAQ
Is the Mazda 6 Grand Touring or Toyota Camry better?
The Toyota Camry is the more sensible pick on paper: it costs RM9,048 less, has seven airbags and a longer 2,825 mm wheelbase. Choose the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if you want the wagon body and quicker 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring costs RM9,048 more than the Toyota Camry, at RM230,848 versus RM221,800.
Which car is quicker?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is quicker on the figures, doing 0-100 km/h in 8.2 seconds and reaching 218 km/h. The Toyota Camry takes 8.9 seconds and tops out at 210 km/h.