Verdict
The DS5 has a 55% bigger boot, while the Electric is 23% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM198,888 | RM193,888✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | D-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM200 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 165 hp | — |
| Torque | 240 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 330 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 54.2 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 402 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 95 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed automatic | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.7 seconds | 6.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 202 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Co2 | 169 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,530 mm | 3,858 mm |
| Width | 1,871 mm | 1,756 mm |
| Height | 1,538 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,727 mm | 2,526 mm |
| Weight | 1,420 kg | 1,605 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 468 litres✓ | 210 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R17 | 225/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R17 | 225/40R18 |
| Factory Tyres | — | Maxxis Premitra 5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Flexible Transverse Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy Canaveral | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy Canaveral | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Steering | Electro hydraulic power steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Yes | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | — |
| Seat Belts | Yes | 4 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Xenon headlamp | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | — | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Front seats with electric lumbar & massage function | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function |
| Rear Seats | Split folding rear seats | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Automatic dual zone air-conditioning | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | Yes | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map + Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | Yes | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | — | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Yes | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Yes | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Yes | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Active Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty, Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 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.