Verdict
At RM95,900, the Honda City Hatchback costs RM4,988 less and brings an 8-year unlimited-mileage warranty, rear air-con vents and Honda’s versatile ULTRA Seat. Its 1.5 litre petrol four-cylinder returns a rated 5.6 L/100 km, so it avoids the need to plan charging. The RM100,888 MG 4 is the more substantial EV choice: its 64 kWh battery is rated for 435 km, the 200 hp/250 Nm rear motor cuts 0-100 km/h to 7.7 seconds, and its 363-litre boot is 74 litres larger. For a Malaysian buyer able to charge regularly, the MG’s extra performance and space justify the gap.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback if you want the lower RM95,900 entry price, petrol refuelling, rear air-con vents and an 8-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Pick the MG 4 if you can charge an EV and want 200 hp, a 435 km rated range, a 363-litre boot and 7.7-second 0-100 km/h pace.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City Hatchback RM95,900; MG 4 RM100,888.
- Power and torque: Honda City Hatchback 119 hp/145 Nm; MG 4 200 hp/250 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Honda City Hatchback 10.7 seconds; MG 4 7.7 seconds.
- Energy use: Honda City Hatchback 5.6 L/100 km rated consumption; MG 4 64 kWh battery with 435 km EV range.
- Boot space: Honda City Hatchback 289 litres; MG 4 363 litres.
- Warranty: Honda City Hatchback 8 years, unlimited mileage; MG 4 5 years, with an 8-year/150,000 km battery warranty.
City Hatchback
- RM4,988 cheaper to buy.
- Rear air-con vents and ULTRA Seat.
- 8-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- 119 hp and 145 Nm trail the MG 4's 200 hp and 250 Nm.
- 289-litre boot is 74 litres smaller.
- Torsion-beam rear suspension versus the MG 4's multi-link layout.
4
- 200 hp, 250 Nm rear motor and 7.7-second 0-100 km/h.
- 64 kWh battery rated for 435 km; 11 kW AC and 150 kW DC charging.
- 363-litre boot, 360-degree camera and power-adjustable driver's seat.
- Costs RM4,988 more.
- 5-year vehicle warranty is shorter than the Honda's 8-year unlimited-mileage cover.
- No rear air-con vents or remote engine start.
What the City Hatchback has over the 4
What the 4 has over the City Hatchback
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The 4's wheelbase is 105 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The 4 is 88 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the 4: 363 litres against 289.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM95,900✓ | RM100,888 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM160 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM980/mo✓ | RM1,030/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,773✓ | RM2,871 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM2,229 | RM1,307✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM11.14 | RM6.54✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM25,459 | RM21,691✓ |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 5.8 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 30 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 119 hp at 6,600 rpm | — |
| Torque | 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 73 mm × 89.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 200 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 64 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 435 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| V2L | — | 2.5 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.7 seconds | 7.7 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 195 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,362 mm | 4,287 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,504 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Weight | 1,148 kg | 1,685 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 289 litres | 363 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 185/55R16 | 235/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/55R16 | 235/45R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes R57 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 EV |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 26 inch | 24 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 14 inch | 16 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| 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 | ISOFIX i-Size | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing (CMBS) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Honda SENSING (FCW, CMBS, LKAS, LDW, RDM, ACC, Auto High Beam, Lead Car Departure Notification), Blind Spot Information with Cross Traffic Monitoring, Honda LaneWatch Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Rear Seatbelt Reminder, Auto Door Lock, ISOFIX i-Size | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-LED Projector, Auto | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable, Combination Leather | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 3 USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, Blue Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10" Display Audio with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Driver Side One Touch Up and Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Remote Engine Start, Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Remote Engine Start, Walk-away Auto Lock, ECON Button, Auto-retractable Door Mirrors, Front Panel Ambient Light; Honda CONNECT optional (RM2,450 with 3-year subscription) | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year warranty = 5 years + 3 years service-activated (6th to 8th year, engine and transmission, unlimited mileage); free labour for up to 5 services within 5 years/100,000 km | 8-year/150,000 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 November 2026.
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City Hatchback vs 4 FAQ
Is the Honda City Hatchback or MG 4 better?
The MG 4 is better for an owner who can charge at home or work, delivering 200 hp, 435 km rated range and a larger 363-litre boot. The City Hatchback suits buyers who prefer petrol, rear vents and longer 8-year unlimited-mileage coverage.
What is the price difference?
The MG 4 costs RM4,988 more than the Honda City Hatchback: RM100,888 against RM95,900.
Which is quicker, the Honda City Hatchback or MG 4?
The MG 4 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds versus 10.7 seconds for the Honda City Hatchback. Its electric motor produces 200 hp and 250 Nm, against the Honda's 119 hp and 145 Nm petrol engine.
How long does charging take?
The 4's 64.0 kWh battery takes about 5.8 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 30 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 150 kW peak.
Which one is locally assembled?
The City Hatchback is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the 4 is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.
Which has the better warranty?
The City Hatchback carries a 8-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the 4. City Hatchback: 8-year warranty = 5 years + 3 years service-activated (6th to 8th year, engine and transmission, unlimited mileage); free labour for up to 5 services within 5 years/100,000 km. 4: 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty.