Verdict
At RM85,900, the Honda City Hatchback costs RM7,900 less and brings 119 hp, a 10.7-second 0-100 km/h time and a compact 4,350 mm body. Its 289-litre boot is the trade-off. The RM93,800 MG 5 is a much longer 4,675 mm sedan with a 401-litre boot, 17-inch wheels, a 360-degree camera and blind-spot information. It is slower at 11.5 seconds to 100 km/h, but the better-equipped choice for buyers carrying luggage and passengers regularly.
Pick the Honda City Hatchback if you want the cheaper, quicker car with Honda Sensing lane-keeping steering correction, adaptive cruise control and ULTRA rear seats.
Pick the MG 5 if you need its 401-litre boot, 2,680 mm wheelbase, 360-degree camera and richer convenience equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City Hatchback RM85,900; MG 5 RM93,800.
- Performance: Honda City Hatchback 119 hp and 10.7 seconds 0-100 km/h; MG 5 112 hp and 11.5 seconds.
- Size: Honda City Hatchback 4,350 mm long with a 2,600 mm wheelbase; MG 5 4,675 mm long with a 2,680 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: Honda City Hatchback 289 litres; MG 5 401 litres.
- Wheels and tyres: Honda City Hatchback 15-inch alloys with 185/60R15 tyres; MG 5 17-inch alloys with 215/50R17 front and 215/55R17 rear tyres.
- Driver assistance: Honda City Hatchback has adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping steering correction; MG 5 has passive cruise control and lane-departure…
City Hatchback
- RM7,900 lower price and 0.8-second quicker 0-100 km/h time.
- Adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping steering correction.
- ULTRA rear seats and a full-size spare tyre.
- 289-litre boot trails the MG 5's 401 litres.
- No blind-spot information system or reverse camera, versus the MG 5's blind-spot monitoring and 360-degree camera.
- Manual air-con and manual front-seat adjustment, where the MG 5 gets automatic climate control and a power driver's seat.
5
- 401-litre boot and 80 mm longer wheelbase.
- 360-degree camera, blind-spot information and front/rear curtain airbags.
- 10.25-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus navigation.
- Costs RM7,900 more but is slower from 0-100 km/h at 11.5 seconds versus 10.7 seconds.
- Passive cruise control and lane-departure warning only, against the Honda's adaptive cruise control and steering correction.
- One-piece folding rear seat lacks the Honda's 60:40 split-folding ULTRA Seat.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM85,900✓ | RM93,800 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp✓ | 112 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 150 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | iCVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.7 seconds✓ | 11.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 195 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,350 mm | 4,675 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,842 mm |
| Height | 1,488 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Weight | 1,149 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 289 litres | 401 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 215/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 215/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full size | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UltraContact UC6 | Maxxis Primetra S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, 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 |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Manual Recline, 60:40 Split Folding, ULTRA Seat | One-piece Folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC vent |
| Sunroof | — | Yes |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 3 USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | Radio with 4 Speakers | 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 | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 7 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain |
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.
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City Hatchback vs 5 FAQ
Is the Honda City Hatchback or MG 5 better?
The MG 5 is better for boot space, rear-seat accommodation and equipment, with 401 litres of luggage room, a 2,680 mm wheelbase and a 360-degree camera. Choose the Honda City Hatchback for lower cost, quicker acceleration and stronger active cruise and lane assistance.
What is the price difference?
The MG 5 costs RM7,900 more than the Honda City Hatchback: RM93,800 against RM85,900.
Which has the better safety equipment?
The MG 5 has blind-spot information, a 360-degree camera, rear foglamps and front/rear curtain airbags. The Honda City Hatchback counters with adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping steering correction; the MG has passive cruise control and warning-only lane assistance.