Verdict
The Toyota Innova Zenix is the practical call for an eight-seat household: its 2,850-mm wheelbase, 1,795-mm height and rear blower suit a very different job from the Mazda’s five-seat sedan layout. At RM165,000, it is RM15,359 cheaper, adds 174 hp, adaptive cruise with stop-and-go and pre-collision braking, although its 239-litre boot trails the Mazda’s 489 litres. Pick the Mazda 6 Sedan for five people and luggage: it has 213 Nm, a 62-litre tank, a 5.7 L/100 km rating and a 10.5-second 0-100 km/h time. Its 1,393-kg kerb weight and multi-link rear suspension further distinguish it from the 1,595-kg, torsion-beam Innova.
Pick the Mazda 6 Sedan if you need a five-seat D-segment sedan with a 489-litre boot, 213 Nm and a rated 5.7 L/100 km consumption figure.
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix if you need eight seats, three-row flexibility and active driver assistance including adaptive cruise control and pre-collision braking.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 6 Sedan RM180,359; Toyota Innova Zenix RM165,000.
- Output: Mazda 6 Sedan 163 hp and 213 Nm; Toyota Innova Zenix 174 hp and 205 Nm.
- Seating and boot space: Mazda 6 Sedan 5 seats and 489 litres; Toyota Innova Zenix 8 seats and 239 litres.
- Dimensions and weight: Mazda 6 Sedan 4,865 mm long and 1,393 kg; Toyota Innova Zenix 4,760 mm long and 1,595 kg.
- Transmission: Mazda 6 Sedan 6-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic; Toyota Innova Zenix 10-speed Direct Shift CVT with Sequential Shiftmatic.
- Driver assistance: Mazda 6 Sedan has no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist; Toyota Innova Zenix has pre-collision braking from 4-120 km/h and steering…
6 Sedan
- 489-litre boot is 250 litres larger
- 213 Nm torque and rated 5.7 L/100 km economy
- Dual-zone climate control and power-adjustable front passenger seat
- RM15,359 more expensive
- Five seats versus the Innova Zenix’s eight
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist
Innova Zenix
- Eight-seat cabin with split-folding middle and last rows
- 174 hp plus adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go
- 360-degree camera, powered boot and rear air-con blower control
- 239-litre boot is 250 litres smaller
- 1,595 kg is 202 kg heavier
- Single-zone air-con and manual front passenger seat
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM180,359 | RM165,000✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 4-cylinder inline, 16 valve DOHC, Toyota Dynamic Force Direct Injection |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,987 cc |
| Horsepower | 163 hp | 174 hp✓ |
| Torque | 213 Nm✓ | 205 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 83.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive with Sport mode | 10-speed Direct Shift CVT with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 6 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.5 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 5.7 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,865 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 1,393 kg | 1,595 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 62 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 8 |
| Boot Space | 489 litres✓ | 239 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size 16" Steel 205/65R16 Tyre |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Indonesia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control Plus | — |
| 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, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 8 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on two outer middle passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | 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 | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 front | 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front Cig Socket, 2 Middle Row USB-C, 1 Rear Row Cig Socket |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | MZD Connect Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 6 speakers | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth |
| 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | 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 |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000-km Free Service | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379✓ | RM435 |
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.
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6 Sedan vs Innova Zenix FAQ
Is the Mazda 6 Sedan or Toyota Innova Zenix better?
The Toyota Innova Zenix is better for carrying up to eight people and for active safety assistance. The Mazda 6 Sedan is better for a five-person sedan buyer who needs a much larger 489-litre boot and wants rated fuel consumption figures.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 6 Sedan costs RM180,359 and the Toyota Innova Zenix costs RM165,000, so the Mazda is RM15,359 more expensive.
Which car has more luggage space?
The Mazda 6 Sedan has the larger boot at 489 litres, compared with 239 litres in the Toyota Innova Zenix. The Toyota counters with eight seats and split-folding middle and last rows.