Aion ES vs Dongfeng Vigo
Verdict
At RM106,800 for the Aion ES and RM108,888 for the Dongfeng Vigo, the gap is only RM2,088, so this is not really a price fight. The Aion is the longer-legged sedan: 442 km range, a 55.2 kWh battery and an 8-year warranty suit drivers who want fewer charging stops and longer cover. The Vigo counters as the taller SUV, with 161 hp, a 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time, 500 litres of boot space, six airbags and AEB. Practicality and safety kit tilt it its way.
Pick the Aion ES if you want the longer EV range, bigger battery and longer warranty in a lower, longer sedan body.
Pick the Dongfeng Vigo if you prefer an SUV shape, more power, a bigger boot and listed safety kit including six airbags and AEB.
Key differences
- Price: Aion ES RM106,800; Dongfeng Vigo RM108,888
- Power: Aion ES 136 hp; Dongfeng Vigo 161 hp
- Battery and range: Aion ES 55.2 kWh and 442 km; Dongfeng Vigo 51.9 kWh and 380 km
- Size: Aion ES 4,810 mm long and 1,545 mm tall; Dongfeng Vigo 4,306 mm long and 1,654 mm tall
- Boot space: Aion ES 450 litres; Dongfeng Vigo 500 litres
- Warranty and road tax: Aion ES 8 years and RM70/year; Dongfeng Vigo 6 years and RM120/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 106,800✓ | RM 108,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 136 hp | 161 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Automated Manual | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 9.5 s |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 55.2 kWh✓ | 51.9 kWh |
| EV range | 442 km✓ | 380 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,306 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,868 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,654 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,715 mm |
| Boot space | 450 L | 500 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 6 |
| Road tax / year | RM 70✓ | RM 120 |
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.
ES
- Longer 442 km EV range
- Bigger 55.2 kWh battery
- Longer 8-year warranty
- Lower 136 hp output
- Smaller 450-litre boot
- Airbag count and AEB not stated
Vigo
- Stronger 161 hp motor
- Larger 500-litre boot
- Six airbags and AEB listed
- Shorter 380 km EV range
- Smaller 51.9 kWh battery
- Shorter 6-year warranty
ES vs Vigo FAQ
Is the Aion ES or Dongfeng Vigo better?
The Aion ES is better for range and warranty, with 442 km and 8 years. The Dongfeng Vigo is better for power, boot space and listed safety kit, with 161 hp, 500 litres, six airbags and AEB.
What is the price difference?
The Dongfeng Vigo costs RM2,088 more than the Aion ES: RM108,888 versus RM106,800.
Which has the longer EV range?
The Aion ES has the longer EV range at 442 km, compared with 380 km for the Dongfeng Vigo. That is a 62 km advantage for the Aion.