Chery O5 vs MG ZS EV
Verdict
The Chery O5 is the lower-cost petrol SUV at RM116,800, while the MG ZS EV costs RM126,629 and goes fully electric with a 51.1 kWh battery and 320 km range. The RM9,829 gap buys the MG more power, 174 hp versus 145 hp, plus a larger 448-litre boot. The Chery fights back with a longer 2,630 mm wheelbase, wider body and a seven-year warranty against five years for the MG. Both are B-segment, front-drive, five-seat SUVs with six airbags and AEB.
Pick the Chery O5 if you want the lower purchase price, petrol convenience and the longer seven-year warranty.
Pick the MG ZS EV if you want an electric SUV with 320 km range, stronger 174 hp output and the larger boot.
Key differences
- Price: Chery O5 RM116,800; MG ZS EV RM126,629
- Powertrain: Chery O5 1,498 cc petrol; MG ZS EV single-motor electric
- Power: Chery O5 145 hp; MG ZS EV 174 hp
- Size: Chery O5 4,400 mm long and 1,830 mm wide; MG ZS EV 4,323 mm long and 1,809 mm wide
- Boot space: Chery O5 378 litres; MG ZS EV 448 litres
- Warranty: Chery O5 7 years; MG ZS EV 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 116,800✓ | RM 126,629 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 145 hp | 174 hp✓ |
| Torque | 230 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.0 s |
| Top speed | — | 170 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 51.1 kWh |
| EV range | — | 320 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,323 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,809 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,625 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,585 mm |
| Boot space | 378 L | 448 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | 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.
O5
- Lower RM116,800 price
- Longer 2,630 mm wheelbase
- Seven-year warranty
- Lower 145 hp output
- Smaller 378-litre boot
- No 0-100 km/h figure listed
ZS EV
- Electric powertrain with 320 km range
- Stronger 174 hp output
- Larger 448-litre boot
- Higher RM126,629 price
- Shorter five-year warranty
- Shorter 2,585 mm wheelbase
O5 vs ZS EV FAQ
Is the Chery O5 or MG ZS EV better?
The MG ZS EV is better for EV buyers who want more power and boot space. The Chery O5 makes more sense if lower upfront cost, petrol refuelling and a longer warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The MG ZS EV costs RM9,829 more than the Chery O5, at RM126,629 versus RM116,800.
Which has more space?
It is split. The Chery O5 is longer, wider and has a longer 2,630 mm wheelbase, but the MG ZS EV has the bigger boot at 448 litres versus 378 litres.