Verdict
At RM188,648, the Mazda 6 Grand Touring is RM20,240 cheaper and brings a far more useful 522-litre boot, 204 litres ahead of the EX30’s 318 litres. Its 4,800 mm wagon body also gives it a 2,750 mm wheelbase. The RM208,888 Volvo EX30 counters with a 268 hp, 343 Nm rear motor, reaching 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds against 8.2 seconds, plus 476 km EV range and 175 kW DC charging. For Malaysian buyers with home or workplace charging, the Volvo’s RM260 annual road tax is substantially lower than the Mazda’s RM868.
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if you need the 522-litre wagon boot, rear air vents and a lower RM188,648 entry price.
Pick the Volvo EX30 if you can charge an EV and want 5.3-second acceleration, 476 km range and more active driver assistance.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM188,648; Volvo EX30 RM208,888.
- Powertrain: Mazda 2,488 cc petrol engine with 185 hp and 250 Nm; Volvo single electric motor with 268 hp and 343 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Mazda 8.2 seconds; Volvo 5.3 seconds.
- Boot space: Mazda 522 litres; Volvo 318 litres.
- Length and wheelbase: Mazda 4,800 mm and 2,750 mm; Volvo 4,223 mm and 2,650 mm.
- Annual road tax: Mazda RM868; Volvo RM260.
6 Grand Touring
- 522-litre boot, 204 litres larger than the Volvo’s.
- RM20,240 lower purchase price.
- Rear air vents, front and rear foglamps, plus a 62-litre fuel tank.
- 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Volvo’s 5.3 seconds.
- RM868 annual road tax is RM608 higher.
- No listed autonomous braking, collision warning, lane-keeping assist or adaptive cruise control.
EX30
- 268 hp and 343 Nm motor; 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds.
- 69 kWh battery with 476 km range, 11 kW AC and 175 kW DC charging.
- Adaptive cruise control with Stop and Go, autonomous braking and a 360-degree camera.
- 318-litre boot is 204 litres smaller than the Mazda’s.
- RM20,240 more expensive to buy.
- No rear air-con vents listed, where the Mazda has rear vents.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM188,648✓ | RM208,888 |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM868 | RM260✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| 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 |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED projector | LED Reflector 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 | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 EV running costs, acceleration and driver assistance, with 5.3-second 0-100 km/h performance and RM260 road tax. The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is better for luggage, costing less and carrying 522 litres versus 318 litres.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX30 costs RM20,240 more than the Mazda 6 Grand Touring. That gap brings a 69 kWh battery, 476 km claimed range, 175 kW DC charging and a stronger 268 hp electric motor.
Which has the larger boot?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring has the larger boot at 522 litres. The Volvo EX30 has 318 litres, so the Mazda gives you 204 litres more luggage room.