Verdict
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is the driver’s pick on paper, with 185 hp, a quicker 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time and a bigger 522-litre boot, but it costs RM230,848 against the Volkswagen Tayron’s RM190,660. That RM40,188 saving buys the Tayron’s seven seats, longer 2,788 mm wheelbase, adaptive cruise control, 360-degree camera and more advanced lane assist. For a Malaysian buyer, this is less sedan-versus-SUV theory and more about pace and luggage space versus seats and equipment.
6 Grand Touring
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if you want the quicker five-seat wagon, a larger listed boot and a longer five-year factory warranty.
Tayron
Pick the Volkswagen Tayron if you need seven seats, lower purchase and road tax costs, and more driver-assist and cabin equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM230,848; Volkswagen Tayron RM190,660
- Output: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 185 hp and 250 Nm; Volkswagen Tayron 148 hp and 250 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 8.2 seconds; Volkswagen Tayron 9.6 seconds
- Seats and boot: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 5 seats and 522 litres; Volkswagen Tayron 7 seats and 345 litres
- Size: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 4,800 mm long, 1,480 mm tall; Volkswagen Tayron 4,792 mm long, 1,660 mm tall
- Warranty and road tax: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 5 years/100,000 km and RM868; Volkswagen Tayron 2 years/unlimited mileage and RM120
6 Grand Touring
- Quicker 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 185 hp output with the same 250 Nm torque
- Bigger 522-litre listed luggage capacity
- RM40,188 more expensive to buy
- Only five seats versus the Tayron’s seven
- Higher annual road tax at RM868 versus RM120
Tayron
- Seven-seat cabin with sliding second row and split-folding third row
- Adaptive cruise control, steering-correction lane assist and 360-degree camera
- Lower RM190,660 price and RM120 annual road tax
- Slower 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 148 hp output
- Smaller 345-litre listed boot
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 230,848 | RM 190,660✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| 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 direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake valve timing with 48-volt MHEV assistance |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 185 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) |
| Gears | 6 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2 seconds✓ | 9.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 218 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,792 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,788 mm |
| Weight | 1,506 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 62 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 522 litres✓ | 345 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R19 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R19 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Hankook Ventus evoSUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-links |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control | Dynamic Chassis Control Pro |
| 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 Front Passenger, Front & Rear Side Bags, Curtain Airbags & Front Centre Airbag |
| 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 Front Passenger Seat and 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED projector | LED Projectors |
| 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 | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 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 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Rear Window Blinds |
| Audio | Touch-screen with radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 11 speakers | 12.9" Discover Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker Volkswagen 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 | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| 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 Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 868 | RM 120✓ |
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 Tayron FAQ
Is the Mazda 6 Grand Touring or Volkswagen Tayron better?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is better for performance and boot space. The Volkswagen Tayron is better for families needing seven seats, more driver-assist kit and a lower price.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring costs RM230,848, while the Volkswagen Tayron costs RM190,660. The Mazda is RM40,188 dearer.
Which one is cheaper to run on road tax?
The Volkswagen Tayron is much cheaper on road tax at RM120 a year. The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is RM868 a year, a difference of RM748 annually.