Dongfeng Vigo vs GAC Emkoo
Verdict
At RM108,888 against RM123,800, the Dongfeng Vigo is RM14,912 cheaper and swaps petrol stops for a 51.9 kWh battery with 380 km of EV range. The GAC Emkoo answers with size and pace: 4,680 mm long versus 4,306 mm, 638 litres of boot space versus 500 litres, and 0-100 km/h in 8.8 seconds against 9.5 seconds. Both are five-seat, front-wheel-drive C-segment SUVs with six airbags, AEB and RM120 annual road tax, so the choice is drivetrain first, space second.
Pick the Dongfeng Vigo if you want the cheaper C-segment SUV here, with electric drive, 380 km range and a longer six-year warranty.
Pick the GAC Emkoo if you want the larger, quicker SUV with a 638-litre boot and a conventional petrol drivetrain.
Key differences
- Price: Dongfeng Vigo RM108,888; GAC Emkoo RM123,800
- Drivetrain: Dongfeng Vigo electric single motor; GAC Emkoo 1,497 cc petrol
- Power: Dongfeng Vigo 161 hp; GAC Emkoo 175 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Dongfeng Vigo 9.5 seconds; GAC Emkoo 8.8 seconds
- Boot space: Dongfeng Vigo 500 litres; GAC Emkoo 638 litres
- Warranty: Dongfeng Vigo 6 years; GAC Emkoo 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 108,888✓ | RM 123,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,497 cc |
| Power | 161 hp | 175 hp✓ |
| Torque | — | 270 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 s | 8.8 s✓ |
| Top speed | — | 190 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 51.9 kWh | — |
| EV range | 380 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,306 mm | 4,680 mm |
| Width | 1,868 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Height | 1,654 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Boot space | 500 L | 638 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 55 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 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.
Vigo
- RM14,912 lower asking price
- 51.9 kWh battery with 380 km EV range
- Longer six-year warranty
- Smaller 500-litre boot
- Slower 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Shorter 4,306 mm body
Emkoo
- Quicker 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 638-litre boot
- More power at 175 hp
- Costs RM14,912 more
- Shorter five-year warranty
- No EV range; it uses a 55-litre petrol tank
Vigo vs Emkoo FAQ
Is the Dongfeng Vigo or GAC Emkoo better?
The GAC Emkoo is better for space and acceleration, with a 638-litre boot and 8.8-second 0-100 km/h time. The Dongfeng Vigo is better if you want EV running, a lower price and a six-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The GAC Emkoo costs RM14,912 more than the Dongfeng Vigo. The Vigo is priced at RM108,888, while the Emkoo is RM123,800.
Which one has the bigger boot?
The GAC Emkoo has the bigger boot at 638 litres. The Dongfeng Vigo has 500 litres, so the Emkoo gives you an extra 138 litres for luggage.