Verdict
The Mk4 Facelift (CD345) is about 5% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM188,749✓ | RM198,000 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM380 | RM380 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-valve, DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 237 hp | 237 hp |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 345 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 9.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | PowerShift | Selectshift |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Getrag | Ford/GM |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.8 seconds✓ | 7.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.7 L/100 km✓ | 8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 246 km/h✓ | 240 km/h |
| Co2 | —✓ | 192 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,850 mm | 4,871 mm |
| Width | 1,886 mm | 1,852 mm |
| Height | 1,500 mm | 1,486 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 1,569 kg | 1,562 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 535 litres | 557 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R17 | 235/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/50R17 | 235/50R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | — | Michelin Primacy 3 ST |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Belgium (CBU) | Spain (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" 5-twin-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electro-hydraulic power steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on outer rear seats | Available for outer two rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive Bi-Xenon Projectors | Adaptive LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-Way Power Adjustable with Driver Memory Function | 10-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Courtesy, map and footwell lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Sony Radio CD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth and 9 Speakers | 8" SYNC 2 touchscreen with Sony 9 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down With Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 100,000 km✓ | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 3 years |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years✓ | — |
| Warranty Notes | 3-year/60,000 km free service | 3-year/60,000 km free service |
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.