Verdict
At RM2,332 less, the MG S5 is the better-equipped route into an EV: its 49 kWh battery claims 340 km, accepts 120 kW DC charging and sends 168 hp and 250 Nm to the rear wheels. It also gets seven airbags and adaptive cruise control. The Jetour Dashing answers with C-segment bodywork that is 114 mm longer, a 486-litre boot and a powered driver’s seat, plus a 57-litre petrol tank for buyers without charging access. Its 154 hp/230 Nm turbo petrol and six-speed wet DCT are conventional, but it gives away active safety kit.
Pick the Jetour Dashing if you need the larger 486-litre boot, 18-inch wheels and a powered driver’s seat, and prefer petrol refuelling.
Pick the MG S5 if you can charge an EV and want 340 km of claimed range, rear-wheel drive, stronger motor outputs and substantially fuller safety assistance.
Key differences
- Price: Jetour Dashing RM106,800; MG S5 RM104,468.
- Powertrain: Jetour Dashing 154 hp/230 Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol; MG S5 168 hp/250 Nm single-motor EV.
- Energy storage: Jetour Dashing 57-litre fuel tank; MG S5 49 kWh battery with 340 km claimed range.
- Size and luggage: Jetour Dashing is 4,590 mm long with a 486-litre boot; MG S5 is 4,476 mm long with a 453-litre boot.
- Safety: Jetour Dashing has four airbags; MG S5 has seven airbags, autonomous braking and steering-correction lane keeping.
- Wheels: Jetour Dashing gets 18-inch alloys on 235/60R18 tyres; MG S5 gets 17-inch alloys on 215/60R17 tyres.
Dashing
- 486-litre boot is 33 litres larger
- Powered driver’s seat and powered boot
- 114 mm longer C-segment body
- Four airbags versus the MG S5’s seven
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assistance
- Wired smartphone integration and four speakers versus wireless integration and six speakers
S5
- 168 hp and 250 Nm rear-mounted motor
- 49 kWh battery, 340 km claimed range and 120 kW DC charging
- Seven airbags, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control
- 453-litre boot is 33 litres smaller
- Manual front-seat adjustment and manual boot
- 17-inch wheels versus the Dashing’s 18-inch alloys
What the Dashing has over the S5
What the S5 has over the Dashing
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Dashing is 51 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Dashing: 486 litres against 453.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM106,800 | RM104,468✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,090/mo | RM1,065/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,056 | RM2,964✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,281 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM6.40 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM21,823 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 7.0 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 30 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 154 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 230 Nm at 1,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 168 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 49 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 340 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 120 kW |
| V2L | — | 2.5 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.0 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,590 mm | 4,476 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,849 mm |
| Height | 1,685 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,730 mm |
| Weight | 1,553 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 57 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 486 litres✓ | 453 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/60R18 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/60R18 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | GitiControl P10 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 17" Black Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 17" Black Alloys |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| 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 for 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Fabric; Six-way Manual Driver Seat, Four-way Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 1 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4 Speakers | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty | Battery pack 8-yr/180,000 km; motor control unit 8-yr/160,000 km |
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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Is the Jetour Dashing or MG S5 better?
The MG S5 is the stronger choice for EV buyers, with 168 hp, 250 Nm, 340 km claimed range, seven airbags and active safety assistance. Choose the Dashing instead for its larger boot, powered driver’s seat and petrol refuelling.
What is the price difference?
The MG S5 costs RM2,332 less than the Jetour Dashing.
Which has more boot space?
The Jetour Dashing has the larger boot at 486 litres, compared with 453 litres in the MG S5. That is a 33-litre advantage for the petrol SUV.
How long does charging take?
The S5's 49.0 kWh battery takes about 7.0 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 30 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 120 kW peak.