Mazda 6 Grand Touring vs Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric
Verdict
This is a straight split between long-roof practicality and electric punch. The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is longer at 4,800 mm, has the larger 522-litre boot and a higher 218 km/h top speed, so it still reads like the better distance car on paper. The Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric is shorter but wider and taller, with all-wheel drive, 402 hp and a 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time. For Malaysian buyers, the Volvo is the faster, newer-energy choice; the Mazda gives more luggage room for less money.
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if you want a lower-priced wagon with a bigger boot and higher top speed.
Pick the Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric if you want electric performance, all-wheel drive and a 418 km claimed range.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM230,848; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric RM278,888
- Power: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 185 hp; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 402 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 8.2 s; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 4.9 s
- Top speed: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 218 km/h; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 180 km/h
- Boot space: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 522 L; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 460 L
- Size: Mazda 6 Grand Touring 4,800 mm long; Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric 4,425 mm long
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 230,848✓ | RM 278,888 |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 2,488 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 185 hp | 402 hp✓ |
| Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 s | 4.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 218 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 78.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 418 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,863 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,658 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,702 mm |
| Boot space | 522 L✓ | 460 L |
| Fuel tank | 62 L | 49 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 868 | RM 545✓ |
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
- RM48,040 cheaper to buy
- Larger 522-litre boot
- Higher 218 km/h top speed
- Much slower 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Front-wheel drive only
- Six airbags versus seven in the Volvo
XC40 Recharge Electric
- Very quick 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- All-wheel drive from dual motors
- 418 km claimed EV range
- Costs RM48,040 more
- Smaller 460-litre boot
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
6 Grand Touring vs XC40 Recharge Electric FAQ
Is the Mazda 6 Grand Touring or Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric better?
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric is better for performance and EV driving, with 402 hp, AWD and 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is better for luggage space and lower purchase price, with a 522-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric costs RM278,888, while the Mazda 6 Grand Touring costs RM230,848. That makes the Volvo RM48,040 more expensive.
Which one is more practical for carrying luggage?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring has the larger boot at 522 litres, compared with 460 litres in the Volvo XC40 Recharge Electric. If cargo space is the deciding factor, take the Mazda.