Mazda 6 Sedan vs Subaru WRX
Verdict
The Mazda 6 Sedan is the calmer buy: it costs RM105,886 less, is a D-segment car, has a longer 2,830 mm wheelbase and carries 489 litres of luggage. Its 1,998 cc petrol engine makes 163 hp and 213 Nm, with 5.7 L/100 km quoted. The Subaru WRX is smaller and pricier, but its 2,387 cc engine gives you 271 hp, 375 Nm, all-wheel drive and a manual gearbox. For Malaysia, this is comfort-and-space against driver involvement and pace.
Pick the Mazda 6 Sedan if you want the bigger, more economical sedan with a larger boot and lower yearly road tax.
Pick the Subaru WRX if you want a manual, all-wheel-drive sedan with far stronger power and torque figures.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 6 Sedan RM180,359; Subaru WRX RM286,245
- Engine output: Mazda 6 Sedan 163 hp/213 Nm; Subaru WRX 271 hp/375 Nm
- Drivetrain and gearbox: Mazda 6 Sedan front-wheel drive conventional automatic; Subaru WRX all-wheel drive manual
- Size: Mazda 6 Sedan 4,865 mm long and 2,830 mm wheelbase; Subaru WRX 4,669 mm long and 2,672 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: Mazda 6 Sedan 489 litres; Subaru WRX 411 litres
- Road tax: Mazda 6 Sedan RM379 a year; Subaru WRX RM767 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 180,359✓ | RM 286,245 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Power | 163 hp | 271 hp✓ |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 375 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 10.5 s | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 L/100km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,865 mm | 4,669 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,826 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,672 mm |
| Boot space | 489 L✓ | 411 L |
| Fuel tank | 62 L | 63 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 379✓ | RM 767 |
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 Sedan
- Roomier D-segment footprint
- 489-litre boot
- 5.7 L/100 km quoted fuel economy
- Much less power and torque
- Front-wheel drive only
- Slower 10.5-second 0-100 km/h time
WRX
- 271 hp and 375 Nm
- All-wheel drive
- Manual gearbox
- Costs RM105,886 more
- Smaller 411-litre boot
- Higher RM767 yearly road tax
6 Sedan vs WRX FAQ
Is the Mazda 6 Sedan or Subaru WRX better?
The Mazda 6 Sedan is better for space, boot capacity, fuel economy and running cost. The Subaru WRX is better if performance matters more, with 271 hp, 375 Nm, all-wheel drive and a manual gearbox.
What is the price difference?
The Subaru WRX costs RM105,886 more than the Mazda 6 Sedan. That gap buys a larger 2,387 cc engine, far more output, all-wheel drive and a manual gearbox, but not more cabin size or boot space.
Which one is more practical for family use?
The Mazda 6 Sedan is the more practical family sedan on paper, with a longer 2,830 mm wheelbase and 489-litre boot. The Subaru WRX has five seats too, but its 2,672 mm wheelbase and 411-litre boot are smaller.