Verdict
The GS3 is 47% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 103,800 | RM 100,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 177 hp | — |
| Torque | 270 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 94 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 160 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Ternary Lithium Battery |
| Battery Capacity | — | 38.54 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 380 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.6 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 100 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | — | 120 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,410 mm | 4,070 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,690 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,420 mm |
| Weight | 1,370 kg | 1,151 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 47 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 341 litres✓ | 335 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 185/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 185/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UC6 SUV | Chao Yang Radial RP28 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Trailing Arm |
| Front Wheels | 18" Two-tone Alloys | 16" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Two-tone Alloys | 16" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger | Driver and Front Passenger |
| 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 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Driver Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Halogen Projectors |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Front Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | One-piece folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual AC |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 1 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto | 14.6" Vertical Touchscreen |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Down function |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | 180,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 8 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/180,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 50✓ |
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.