Verdict
At barely different money, the MG 4 brings much more car for a Malaysian buyer who drives beyond the city: 200 hp against 94 hp, a 64.0 kWh battery against 31.5 kWh, and 435 km of range against 330 km. It is also the larger C-segment hatch, with more boot space and a big safety gap: six airbags and AEB versus two airbags and no AEB. The Dongfeng Box fights back with lower RM50 annual road tax, a six-year warranty and a taller body.
Pick the Dongfeng Box if you want the lower annual road tax, longer warranty and a simpler B-segment EV for city use.
Pick the MG 4 if you want the stronger motor, longer range, bigger cabin footprint and much better listed safety kit.
Key differences
- Price: Dongfeng Box RM100,700; MG 4 RM100,888
- Power: Dongfeng Box 94 hp; MG 4 200 hp
- Battery and range: Dongfeng Box 31.5 kWh and 330 km; MG 4 64.0 kWh and 435 km
- Safety: Dongfeng Box 2 airbags and no AEB; MG 4 6 airbags and AEB
- Size: Dongfeng Box 4,020 mm long with 2,650 mm wheelbase; MG 4 4,287 mm long with 2,705 mm wheelbase
- Boot and road tax: Dongfeng Box 326 litres and RM50/year; MG 4 363 litres and RM160/year
Box
- Lower annual road tax at RM50
- Six-year warranty
- Taller body at 1,570 mm
- Only 94 hp
- Smaller 31.5 kWh battery and 330 km range
- Two airbags and no AEB
4
- Much stronger 200 hp motor
- Longer 435 km range
- Six airbags and AEB
- Higher RM160 annual road tax
- Shorter five-year warranty
- Lower roofline at 1,504 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM100,700✓ | RM100,888 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 94 hp | 200 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 160 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 31.45 kWh | 64 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 330 km | 435 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| V2L | — | 2.5 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 140 km/h | 160 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,020 mm | 4,287 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,504 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Weight | 1,342 kg | 1,685 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 326 litres | 363 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 235/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 235/45R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Wanli Harmonic Plus | Bridgestone Turanza T005 EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Steel Wheels | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Steel Wheels | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | One-piece Folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 USB | 1 Front, 3 USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/unlimited mileage Battery Warranty | 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM50✓ | RM160 |
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.
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Box vs 4 FAQ
Is the Dongfeng Box or MG 4 better?
The MG 4 is the better all-rounder on paper, with 200 hp, 435 km range, six airbags and AEB. The Dongfeng Box makes more sense only if road tax, warranty length and a smaller B-segment footprint matter more.
What is the price difference?
The MG 4 costs RM188 more than the Dongfeng Box. That tiny gap buys a larger battery, longer range, more power, a bigger boot, six airbags and AEB.
Which has the longer EV range?
The MG 4 goes further, with 435 km from a 64.0 kWh battery. The Dongfeng Box is rated at 330 km from a 31.5 kWh battery, so the MG has a 105 km advantage.