Verdict
The RM10,301 step from the Mazda 6 Sedan to the Volkswagen Tayron buys a seven-seat SUV with a quicker 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time, 250 Nm, adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection. The Mazda counters with 163 hp, a 489-litre boot against 345 litres, a longer 2,830-mm wheelbase and a five-year/100,000-km free-service warranty. For Malaysian buyers who need three rows and active safety, the Tayron is the better-equipped choice; the Mazda makes more sense for five people and luggage.
Pick the Mazda 6 Sedan if you want the lower-priced five-seat option with 489 litres of boot space, 163 hp and five years/100,000 km of free service.
Pick the Volkswagen Tayron if you need seven seats, 250 Nm, a 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time and autonomous emergency braking.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 6 Sedan RM180,359; Volkswagen Tayron RM190,660.
- Performance: Mazda 6 Sedan 163 hp, 213 Nm and 10.5 seconds to 100 km/h; Volkswagen Tayron 148 hp, 250 Nm and 9.6 seconds.
- Seating and boot: Mazda 6 Sedan has five seats and 489 litres; Volkswagen Tayron has seven seats and 345 litres.
- Dimensions: Mazda 6 Sedan is 4,865 mm long with a 2,830-mm wheelbase; Volkswagen Tayron is 4,792 mm long with a 2,788-mm wheelbase.
- Safety assistance: Mazda 6 Sedan has blind-spot monitoring but no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist; Volkswagen Tayron adds autonomous braking,…
- Warranty and road tax: Mazda 6 Sedan has a five-year/100,000-km warranty with free service and RM379 annual road tax; Volkswagen Tayron has a two-year…
6 Sedan
- Lower RM180,359 price
- 489-litre boot and longer 2,830-mm wheelbase
- Five-year/100,000-km free-service warranty
- Five seats versus the Tayron's seven
- Slower 10.5-second 0-100 km/h time and lower 213 Nm torque
- No autonomous braking, collision warning or lane-keeping assist
Tayron
- Seven seats with sliding second row and folding third row
- 250 Nm and 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera
- Costs RM10,301 more
- 345-litre boot is 144 litres smaller
- Two-year warranty versus the Mazda's five-year/100,000-km cover
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM180,359✓ | RM190,660 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake valve timing with 48-volt MHEV assistance |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 163 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 83.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive with Sport mode | 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) |
| Gears | 6 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 5.7 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,865 mm | 4,792 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,788 mm |
| Weight | 1,393 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 62 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 489 litres✓ | 345 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Hankook Ventus evoSUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-links |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Napoli Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control Plus | Dynamic Chassis Control Pro |
| 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 Front Passenger, Front & Rear Side Bags, Curtain Airbags & Front Centre Airbag |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Front Passenger Seat and 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable 8-way Driver's Seat with Memory, Power Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Ventilation and Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-Folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Manual Rear Window Blinds |
| Audio | MZD Connect Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 6 speakers | 12.9" Discover Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker Volkswagen 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000-km Free Service | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM120✓ |
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 Tayron FAQ
Is the Mazda 6 Sedan or Volkswagen Tayron better?
The Volkswagen Tayron is better for seven-seat flexibility, active safety and quicker acceleration. The Mazda 6 Sedan is better for a five-person household needing the larger 489-litre boot, more power and longer warranty cover.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Tayron costs RM10,301 more than the Mazda 6 Sedan.
Which has the better safety equipment?
The Volkswagen Tayron has the stronger active-safety list: autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, collision warning, steering correction and a front centre airbag. Both cars have blind-spot monitoring, stability control and ISOFIX.