Mazda 6 Grand Touring vs Volkswagen Arteon
Verdict
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is the cheaper, calmer buy at RM230,848, undercutting the Volkswagen Arteon by RM60,164. But the gap is not just badge money: the Arteon has 276 hp and 350 Nm against 185 hp and 250 Nm, AWD instead of front-wheel drive, and does 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds rather than 8.2. The Mazda counters with a wagon body and lower outlay, though its RM868 annual road tax is oddly higher than the Volkswagen’s RM372.
6 Grand Touring
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if you want the lower purchase price, a wagon body and can live with 185 hp and front-wheel drive.
Arteon
Pick the Volkswagen Arteon if you want the quicker car, with 276 hp, AWD and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM230,848; Volkswagen Arteon RM291,012
- Output: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 185 hp/250 Nm; Volkswagen Arteon 276 hp/350 Nm
- Drivetrain: Mazda 6 Grand Touring front-wheel drive; Volkswagen Arteon all-wheel drive
- 0-100 km/h: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 8.2 s; Volkswagen Arteon 5.6 s
- Boot space: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 522 L; Volkswagen Arteon 563 L
- Road tax: Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM868/year; Volkswagen Arteon RM372/year
6 Grand Touring
- RM60,164 cheaper to buy
- Wagon body with 522 litres of boot space
- AEB and a 5-year warranty included
- 185 hp and 250 Nm trail the Volkswagen clearly
- 8.2-second 0-100 km/h is much slower
- RM868 annual road tax is higher
Arteon
- 276 hp and 350 Nm give it a big output advantage
- AWD and wet dual-clutch automatic
- 563-litre boot is larger
- Costs RM60,164 more to buy
- Hatchback body may not suit wagon buyers
- Lower at 1,450 mm versus the Mazda’s 1,480 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 230,848✓ | RM 291,012 |
| Body type | Wagon | Hatchback |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-Valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Horsepower | 185 hp | 276 hp✓ |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 350 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 9.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | 7-speed DSG |
| Gears | 6 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Volkswagen AG |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2 seconds | 5.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.4 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 218 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 164 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,862 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,871 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,837 mm |
| Weight | 1,506 kg | 1,600 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 62 litres | 66 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 522 litres | 563 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R19 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R19 | 245/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-Size 19" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Montevideo Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Montevideo Two-tone 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 | Adaptive Dampers |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | 5 stars — With 7 Airbags, Stability Control and Autonomous Emergency Braking |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | 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 |
| 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 | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED projector | LED Projectors with Cornering Lights and Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| 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 | 14-Way Power-adjustable with Driver's Side Memory |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| 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 Rear, 2 Front USB-C, 1 Front Qi Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (3 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Touch-screen with radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 11 speakers | Discover Pro 9.2" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 12-speaker Harman Kardon 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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, 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 |
| Warranty Notes | — | 3-year/45,000 km Free Service |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 868 | RM 372✓ |
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 Arteon FAQ
Is the Mazda 6 Grand Touring or Volkswagen Arteon better?
The Volkswagen Arteon is better for performance, with 276 hp, 350 Nm, AWD and 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is better if purchase price matters more.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Arteon costs RM291,012, while the Mazda 6 Grand Touring costs RM230,848. That makes the Volkswagen RM60,164 more expensive.
Which one is quicker?
The Volkswagen Arteon is much quicker, taking 5.6 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The Mazda 6 Grand Touring takes 8.2 seconds, a 2.6-second gap.