Verdict
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring costs RM11,302 less yet brings 185 hp, 250 Nm, five seats and a 522-litre boot. Its 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time is far removed from the Jimny 5-Door’s 17.2 seconds, while dual-zone climate control, powered front seats and six airbags make it the more complete long-distance car. The Suzuki answers a different Malaysian need: its part-time four-wheel drive with low range, compact 3,985-mm length and RM120 annual road tax suit drivers who prioritise access and low running tax over pace and carrying capacity.
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if you need five seats, a 522-litre boot and much stronger 185 hp performance for less money.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if part-time four-wheel drive with low range, a smaller footprint and RM120 annual road tax matter more than space and acceleration.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM188,648; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950.
- Power and torque: Mazda 185 hp and 250 Nm; Suzuki 100 hp and 130 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Mazda 8.2 seconds; Suzuki 17.2 seconds.
- Driveline: Mazda front-wheel drive; Suzuki all-wheel drive with part-time four-wheel drive and low range.
- Seating and boot space: Mazda five seats and 522 litres; Suzuki four seats and 211 litres.
- Annual road tax: Mazda RM868; Suzuki RM120.
6 Grand Touring
- 185 hp and 250 Nm, with an 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Five seats and a 522-litre boot.
- Dual-zone climate control, powered front seats and 11 speakers.
- Front-wheel drive lacks the Jimny’s part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
- RM868 annual road tax versus the Jimny’s RM120.
- At 4,800 mm long and 1,840 mm wide, it is much larger than the Jimny.
Jimny 5-Door
- Part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
- RM120 annual road tax.
- Compact 3,985-mm length and a full-size 15-inch alloy spare wheel.
- 100 hp and 130 Nm result in a 17.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Four seats and a 211-litre boot, against the Mazda’s five seats and 522 litres.
- Costs RM11,302 more despite manual front-seat adjustment and single-zone climate control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM188,648✓ | RM199,950 |
| Body type | Wagon | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM868 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | 185 hp at 5,700 rpm✓ | 100 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 250 Nm at 3,250 rpm✓ | 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 100 mm | 74 mm × 85 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | 4AT |
| Gears | 6 | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2 seconds✓ | 17.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 218 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 3,985 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Weight | 1,506 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 62 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 522 litres✓ | 211 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R19 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R19 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Dueller H/L |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | India (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range |
| 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) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front 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 | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Normal Bulb |
| 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 | Manual adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Front, tilt and slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 front | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 2 Rear |
| Audio | Touch-screen with radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 11 speakers | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 3 years |
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.
Used 6 Grand Touring & Jimny 5-Door for sale
6 Grand Touring vs Jimny 5-Door FAQ
Is the Mazda 6 Grand Touring or Suzuki Jimny 5-Door better?
The Mazda is the better choice for road use, passengers and luggage: it has 185 hp, five seats and a 522-litre boot. Choose the Jimny only if its part-time four-wheel drive with low range is central to your use.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door costs RM199,950, which is RM11,302 more than the Mazda 6 Grand Touring at RM188,648.
Which is cheaper to tax each year?
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is cheaper to tax at RM120 a year. The Mazda 6 Grand Touring’s annual road tax is RM868, a RM748 difference.
