Dongfeng Vigo vs iCaur 03
Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the Dongfeng Vigo is the practical play at RM108,888 versus RM119,800 for the iCaur 03. It gives you 380 km range against 355 km and a 500-litre boot against 264 litres, despite using a smaller 51.9 kWh battery. The iCaur 03 counters with 181 hp, rear-wheel drive, a larger 65.7 kWh battery and one extra year of warranty. Both are C-segment, five-seat CBU electric SUVs with six airbags and AEB, so this is a close call.
Pick the Dongfeng Vigo if you want the lower price, longer stated range and far bigger boot.
Pick the iCaur 03 if you want more motor output, rear-wheel drive, a larger battery and a longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Dongfeng Vigo RM108,888; iCaur 03 RM119,800
- Power/driven wheels: Dongfeng Vigo 161 hp FWD; iCaur 03 181 hp RWD
- Battery/range: Dongfeng Vigo 51.9 kWh and 380 km; iCaur 03 65.7 kWh and 355 km
- Size: Dongfeng Vigo 4,306 x 1,868 x 1,654 mm; iCaur 03 4,406 x 1,910 x 1,715 mm
- Boot space: Dongfeng Vigo 500 litres; iCaur 03 264 litres
- Warranty/road tax: Dongfeng Vigo 6 years and RM120/year; iCaur 03 7 years and RM140/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 108,888✓ | RM 119,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 161 hp | 181 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 s | — |
| Top speed | — | 150 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 51.9 kWh | 65.7 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 380 km✓ | 355 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,306 mm | 4,406 mm |
| Width | 1,868 mm | 1,910 mm |
| Height | 1,654 mm | 1,715 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,715 mm |
| Boot space | 500 L✓ | 264 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6 | 7✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 140 |
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
- RM10,912 cheaper
- Longer 380 km EV range
- 500-litre boot
- Lower 161 hp output
- Front-wheel drive only
- Shorter 6-year warranty
03
- Stronger 181 hp motor
- Larger 65.7 kWh battery
- Rear-wheel drive and 7-year warranty
- RM10,912 dearer
- Shorter 355 km EV range
- 264-litre boot is small here
Vigo vs 03 FAQ
Is the Dongfeng Vigo or iCaur 03 better?
The Dongfeng Vigo is the better practical buy on paper, with a lower price, longer stated range and a much larger boot. The iCaur 03 is better if rear-wheel drive, more power and a longer warranty matter more to you.
What is the price difference?
The iCaur 03 costs RM10,912 more than the Dongfeng Vigo.
Which has the longer EV range?
The Dongfeng Vigo has the longer stated range at 380 km, compared with 355 km for the iCaur 03.