Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the Volvo EX30 is the better-value technology choice: it costs RM21,960 less, its 268 hp and 343 Nm motor cuts 0-100 km/h to 5.3 seconds, and its 69 kWh battery has a 476 km range. It also gets 175 kW DC charging, adaptive cruise with steering assist and a 360-degree camera. The Mazda 6 Grand Touring remains the practical petrol alternative, with a 62-litre tank, 522-litre boot and 150 mm longer wheelbase, plus rear air vents and a head-up display. Choose it if cargo space matters more than EV capability.
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if you need its 522-litre boot, rear air vents and head-up display in a larger wagon.
Pick the Volvo EX30 if you want lower purchase and road-tax costs, 476 km EV range and much quicker acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM230,848; Volvo EX30 RM208,888.
- Performance: Mazda 185 hp, 250 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 8.2 seconds; Volvo 268 hp, 343 Nm and 5.3 seconds.
- Energy: Mazda has a 62-litre petrol tank; Volvo has a 69 kWh battery, 476 km range, 11 kW AC and 175 kW DC charging.
- Boot space: Mazda 522 litres; Volvo 318 litres.
- Size: Mazda is 4,800 mm long with a 2,750 mm wheelbase; Volvo is 4,223 mm long with a 2,650 mm wheelbase.
- Warranty and road tax: Mazda gets five years/100,000 km and RM868 yearly road tax; Volvo gets five years/unlimited km, an eight-year/160,000 km battery…
6 Grand Touring
- 522-litre boot is 204 litres larger
- Rear air vents and head-up display
- Powered driver’s seat with memory
- Slower 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.3 seconds
- Warning-only lane keeping, versus Volvo steering correction
- No 360-degree camera or automatic parking
EX30
- 476 km EV range with 175 kW DC charging
- Adaptive cruise with stop-and-go and steering assist
- 360-degree camera, automatic parking and powered hands-free boot
- 318-litre boot trails the Mazda’s 522 litres
- No rear air vents or head-up display
- 180 km/h top speed is lower than the Mazda’s 218 km/h
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM230,848 | RM208,888✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 185 hp | — |
| Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 268 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 343 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 69 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 476 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 175 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.6 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2 seconds | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 218 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,223 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,837 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | 1,506 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 62 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 522 litres✓ | 318 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R19 | 24545R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R19 | 245/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| 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 | Electric 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 | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED projector | LED Reflector 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| 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 | — |
| Sunroof | Front, tilt and slide | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 front | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Touch-screen with radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 11 speakers | 12.3" Touchscreen with Google Services Built-in, 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 (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 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 | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM868 | RM260✓ |
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.
Used 6 Grand Touring & EX30 for sale
6 Grand Touring vs EX30 FAQ
Is the Mazda 6 Grand Touring or Volvo EX30 better?
The Volvo EX30 is better for lower running tax, faster performance and EV equipment, with 268 hp and a 476 km range. The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is better if you need a substantially larger 522-litre boot and rear air vents.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring costs RM21,960 more than the Volvo EX30: RM230,848 versus RM208,888.
Which has more luggage space?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring has the larger boot at 522 litres, 204 litres more than the Volvo EX30’s 318 litres.