Verdict
At RM156,191, the Mazda 6 Sedan costs RM7,191 more than the RM149,000 Tesla Model 3, yet the Tesla brings a 279 hp, 420 Nm rear motor, 534 km EV range and a 6.2-second 0-100 km/h time. The Mazda’s 153 hp petrol four-cylinder needs 10.5 seconds, but returns a rated 5.7 L/100 km and has a 62-litre tank for buyers who do not want to plan charging. For Malaysian use, the Model 3 also has lower RM280 annual road tax versus RM379, more boot space and materially stronger active safety equipment.
Pick the Mazda 6 Sedan if you want petrol refuelling, a rated 5.7 L/100 km consumption figure and a 3-year/100,000 km manufacturer warranty with three years/60,000 km free service.
Pick the Tesla Model 3 if you want 279 hp, 420 Nm, a 534 km EV range, 170 kW DC charging and far quicker acceleration for less money.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 6 Sedan RM156,191; Tesla Model 3 RM149,000.
- Performance: Mazda 6 Sedan 153 hp, 200 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 10.5 seconds; Tesla Model 3 279 hp, 420 Nm and 6.2 seconds.
- Energy: Mazda 6 Sedan 5.7 L/100 km rated economy and a 62-litre fuel tank; Tesla Model 3 62.5 kWh battery and 534 km EV range.
- Charging: Mazda 6 Sedan has no AC or DC charging rating; Tesla Model 3 charges at 11 kW AC and 170 kW DC.
- Boot space: Mazda 6 Sedan 489 litres; Tesla Model 3 594 litres.
- Width: Mazda 6 Sedan 1,840 mm; Tesla Model 3 2,089 mm.
6 Sedan
- Rated 5.7 L/100 km petrol economy with a 62-litre tank.
- 3-year/100,000 km warranty and 3-year/60,000 km free service.
- Front and rear parking sensors plus front foglamps.
- 10.5-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Tesla’s 6.2 seconds.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot information system or lane-keeping assist.
- 489-litre boot is 105 litres smaller than the Tesla’s.
Model 3
- 279 hp and 420 Nm from its rear motor; 0-100 km/h takes 6.2 seconds.
- 534 km EV range, 11 kW AC and 170 kW DC charging.
- 594-litre boot, adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking.
- At 2,089 mm wide, it is 249 mm wider than the Mazda 6 Sedan.
- Its 4-year/80,000 km manufacturer warranty has a lower mileage limit than the Mazda’s 100,000 km cover.
- No front or rear parking sensors are specified, where the Mazda has four at each end.
What the 6 Sedan has over the Model 3
What the Model 3 has over the 6 Sedan
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Model 3 is 249 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Model 3: 594 litres against 489.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM156,191 | RM149,000✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | D-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM280✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,595/mo | RM1,520/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,374 | RM4,122✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM3,025 | RM1,040✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM15.12 | RM5.20✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM38,889 | RM27,209✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 5.7 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 25 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 153 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 200 Nm at 4,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 83.5 mm × 91.2 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 279 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | — | 420 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | — | 62.5 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 534 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 170 kW |
| V2L | — | Yes |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive with Sport mode | Single-ratio Transmission |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Tesla |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.5 seconds | 6.2 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 5.7 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | — | 201 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,865 mm | 4,720 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 2,089 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,441 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | — |
| Weight | 1,393 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 62 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 489 litres | 594 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 255/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 255/45R18 |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Turanza T005 EV |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 26 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 19 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Prismata Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Prismata Alloy |
| 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 | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual 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 Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen projector | Adaptive LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| 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 | 40:20:40 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with HEPA Air Filter |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 front | 1 Front, 4 Front USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | MZD Connect Touchscreen with radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 6 speakers | 16" Touchscreen with Navigation, Bluetooth and 7 Speakers |
| 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 | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Dual Wireless Qi Chargers, Powershare V2L via Tesla Outlet Adapter (RM350, sold separately) on cars built from October 2026 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km✓ | 80,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 3-year/60,000 km free service | 8-year/160,000 km Battery and Drive Unit Warranty, No fixed service schedule (condition-based maintenance) |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Is the Mazda 6 Sedan or Tesla Model 3 better?
The Tesla Model 3 is the stronger choice on price, acceleration, boot space, active safety and road tax. Choose the Mazda 6 Sedan instead if petrol refuelling, its 62-litre tank and the higher 100,000 km warranty limit matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Tesla Model 3 is RM7,191 cheaper than the Mazda 6 Sedan.
How quickly can the Tesla Model 3 charge?
The Tesla Model 3 supports 11 kW AC charging and up to 170 kW DC charging. Its 62.5 kWh battery is rated for 534 km of EV range.
How long does charging take?
The Model 3's 62.5 kWh battery takes about 5.7 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 25 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 170 kW peak.