Verdict
The MIFA 9 has a 72% bigger boot, while the S-MAX is about 18% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
What the S-MAX has over the MIFA 9
What the MIFA 9 has over the S-MAX
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The MIFA 9's wheelbase is 351 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The MIFA 9 is 84 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the MIFA 9: 1,010 litres against 285.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM221,728✓ | RM269,888 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM440 | RM220✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM2,265/mo✓ | RM2,755/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM6,078✓ | RM7,265 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM3,144 | — |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM15.72 | — |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM48,309 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve, DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharged with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 237 hp at 5,300 rpm | — |
| Torque | 345 Nm at 2,300 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 87.5 mm × 83.1 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 241 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 350 Nm |
| EV Range | — | 435 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 120 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Selectshift | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford/GM | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.4 seconds✓ | 9.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.9 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 224 km/h | — |
| Co2 | 180 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,796 mm | 5,270 mm |
| Width | 1,916 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Height | 1,655 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,849 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Weight | 1,748 kg | 3,095 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 285 litres | 1,010 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R17 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R17 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Primacy 3 | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Spain (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three Point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available On Three Middle Row Passenger Seats | Available on front passenger and outer two second row seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Headlights |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED Tail Lights |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Seats with Memory for Driver, Heated, Ventilated, with Massage Function | Powered Front Seats with Power Lumbar |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-Folding and Sliding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-Folding Last Row, Electric Folding | Sliding and Folding Second Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Sunroof | — | Yes |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8" Ford SYNC 2 with 9-speaker Sony Premium Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a 8-speaker sound system |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Powered Sliding Doors |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/200,000 km battery warranty |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Which has the better warranty?
The MIFA 9 carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 3 years for the S-MAX. MIFA 9: 8-year/200,000 km battery warranty.