Verdict
At RM146,055, the Peugeot 408 costs RM10,136 less than the RM156,191 Mazda 6 Sedan, yet its 1.6-litre turbo makes 215 hp and 300 Nm against 153 hp and 200 Nm, cutting the 0-100 km/h run from 10.5 to 8.8 seconds. It also brings a 536-litre boot, 18-inch wheels and a seven-year/200,000 km warranty. The Mazda answers with a longer 2,830 mm wheelbase, 62-litre tank, powered front passenger seat and lower 5.7 L/100 km rated consumption. For most Malaysian buyers, the Peugeot is the sharper buy; choose the Mazda for its larger D-segment footprint and published economy figure.
Pick the Mazda 6 Sedan if you want the longer 4,865 mm D-segment body, 2,830 mm wheelbase, 62-litre tank and both front seats powered.
Pick the Peugeot 408 if you want RM10,136 in savings, 215 hp and 300 Nm, a 536-litre boot, active safety assists and seven-year/200,000 km warranty cover.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 6 Sedan RM156,191; Peugeot 408 RM146,055.
- Output: Mazda 6 Sedan 153 hp and 200 Nm; Peugeot 408 215 hp and 300 Nm.
- Acceleration: Mazda 6 Sedan 0-100 km/h in 10.5 seconds; Peugeot 408 in 8.8 seconds.
- Size: Mazda 6 Sedan is 4,865 mm long with a 2,830 mm wheelbase; Peugeot 408 is 4,687 mm long with a 2,787 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: Mazda 6 Sedan 489 litres; Peugeot 408 536 litres.
- Warranty: Mazda 6 Sedan three years/100,000 km; Peugeot 408 seven years/200,000 km.
6 Sedan
- Longer 4,865 mm D-segment body and 2,830 mm wheelbase.
- Rated fuel economy of 5.7 L/100 km.
- Powered driver seat with memory and powered front passenger seat.
- Slower 10.5-second 0-100 km/h time versus 8.8 seconds.
- No blind spot monitoring, autonomous braking or collision warning.
- Three-year/100,000 km warranty is shorter than seven years/200,000 km.
408
- 215 hp and 300 Nm 1.6-litre turbo with eight-speed automatic.
- 536-litre boot, 47 litres larger than the Mazda's.
- Blind spot monitoring, autonomous braking and collision warning.
- Shorter 2,787 mm wheelbase and 4,687 mm body than the Mazda.
- Manual front passenger-seat adjustment.
- No rated fuel-consumption figure.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM156,191 | RM146,055✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-Valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 153 hp at 6,000 rpm | 215 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 200 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 300 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 83.5 mm × 91.2 mm | 77 mm × 85.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive with Sport mode | 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 5.7 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,865 mm | 4,687 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,510 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,787 mm |
| Weight | 1,393 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 62 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 489 litres | 536 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Granite Grey Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Granite Grey Alloys |
| 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) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Electronic 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 Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen projector | LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full 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 | Driver Powered Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| 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 | 10" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & 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 | 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 | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 200,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 7 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 3-year/60,000 km free service | — |
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 Sedan & 408 for sale
6 Sedan vs 408 FAQ
Is the Mazda 6 Sedan or Peugeot 408 better?
The Peugeot 408 is the stronger value choice: it is RM10,136 cheaper, has 62 hp and 100 Nm more, reaches 100 km/h 1.7 seconds sooner, and gets a seven-year/200,000 km warranty. The Mazda 6 Sedan suits buyers prioritising a longer wheelbase and rated 5.7 L/100 km consumption.
What is the price difference?
The Peugeot 408 costs RM146,055 and the Mazda 6 Sedan costs RM156,191, so the Mazda is RM10,136 more expensive.
Which has more practical luggage space?
The Peugeot 408 has the larger boot at 536 litres, 47 litres more than the Mazda 6 Sedan's 489 litres. Both seat five and have 60:40 split-folding rear seats.
