Verdict
At RM100,888, the MG 4 undercuts the Mazda 3 Hatchback by RM18,732 and brings a 200 hp, 250 Nm rear motor, 64 kWh battery and quoted 435 km EV range. It is also 173 mm shorter yet has a larger 363-litre boot. The Mazda answers with a 1.5-litre 118 hp petrol engine, 5.9 L/100 km rated economy, 200 km/h top speed and a 51-litre tank. For Malaysian buyers with dependable charging, the MG delivers far more output and luggage room for less; the Mazda suits those who need petrol refuelling and its extra driver-assistance hardware.
Pick the Mazda 3 Hatchback if petrol refuelling, dual-zone air-con, front parking sensors and a head-up display matter more than EV range and outright motor output.
Pick the MG 4 if you can charge at home or work and want 200 hp, 435 km of quoted range and a 363-litre boot for RM18,732 less.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 3 Hatchback RM119,620; MG 4 RM100,888.
- Powertrain: Mazda 3 Hatchback 1.5-litre petrol, 118 hp and 153 Nm; MG 4 single motor, 200 hp and 250 Nm.
- Energy use: Mazda 3 Hatchback is rated at 5.9 L/100 km with a 51-litre tank; MG 4 has a 64 kWh battery and 435 km EV range.
- Charging: Mazda 3 Hatchback has no charging rate; MG 4 supports 11 kW AC and 150 kW DC charging.
- Boot space: Mazda 3 Hatchback 295 litres; MG 4 363 litres.
- Dimensions: Mazda 3 Hatchback is 4,460 mm long and 1,435 mm tall; MG 4 is 4,287 mm long and 1,504 mm tall.
3 Hatchback
- Dual-zone automatic climate control, auto wipers and navigation.
- Head-up display, front and rear parking sensors, plus adaptive cruise control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist.
- Five-year/100,000 km free service.
- Costs RM18,732 more despite 118 hp and 153 Nm against the MG 4's 200 hp and 250 Nm.
- Its 295-litre boot is 68 litres smaller than the MG 4's 363 litres.
- Manufacturer warranty is capped at 100,000 km, while the MG 4's is unlimited-mileage.
4
- 200 hp, 250 Nm rear motor and a quoted 435 km range.
- 363-litre boot in a body 173 mm shorter than the Mazda 3 Hatchback.
- 11 kW AC, 150 kW DC and 2.5 kW V2L capability.
- Single-zone climate control versus the Mazda 3 Hatchback's dual-zone system.
- No front parking sensors, navigation, head-up display or auto wipers.
- 160 km/h top speed is 40 km/h below the Mazda 3 Hatchback's 200 km/h.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM119,620 | RM100,888✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM160 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 118 hp | — |
| Torque | 153 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 74.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | — |
| 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 | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.7 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.9 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,460 mm | 4,287 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,504 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Weight | 1,368 kg | 1,685 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 295 litres | 363 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/45R18 | 235/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/45R18 | 235/45R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005A | Bridgestone Turanza T005 EV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control Plus | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | 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 | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB-C | 1 Front, 3 USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | 7" TFT-LCD Digital Instrument Cluster Display with Analogue Dials | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free service | 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.
Used 3 Hatchback & 4 for sale
3 Hatchback vs 4 FAQ
Is the Mazda 3 Hatchback or MG 4 better?
The MG 4 is the stronger buy if you can charge regularly: it costs RM18,732 less, has 200 hp and 435 km quoted range. Choose the Mazda 3 Hatchback for petrol refuelling, dual-zone air-con, navigation and its head-up display.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 3 Hatchback costs RM119,620 and the MG 4 costs RM100,888, so the Mazda is RM18,732 more expensive.
Can the MG 4 charge quickly?
Yes. The MG 4 supports up to 11 kW AC charging and 150 kW DC charging. It also has 2.5 kW vehicle-to-load capability. The Mazda 3 Hatchback is petrol-powered and has no EV charging system.