Verdict
The MG 4 is the stronger performance and practicality case if charging suits your routine: its 64 kWh battery is rated for 435 km, while the rear motor produces 200 hp and 250 Nm against the Mazda 3 Hatchback’s 118 hp and 153 Nm. It also has a 363-litre boot. The Mazda counters with 7 airbags, dual-zone climate control, front parking sensors and a head-up display. Its 5.9 L/100 km petrol consumption and 51-litre tank suit buyers who do not want to plan charging, but its 295-litre boot and 100,000-km warranty limit matter.
Pick the Mazda 3 Hatchback if you want petrol convenience, an extra airbag, dual-zone air-con and more parking assistance equipment.
Pick the MG 4 if you want 200 hp electric performance, a claimed 435 km range and a larger boot for less money.
Key differences
- Power: Mazda 3 Hatchback 118 hp at 6,000 rpm; MG 4 200 hp.
- Torque: Mazda 3 Hatchback 153 Nm at 4,000 rpm; MG 4 250 Nm.
- Boot space: Mazda 3 Hatchback 295 litres; MG 4 363 litres.
- Annual road tax: Mazda 3 Hatchback RM90; MG 4 RM160.
- Warranty mileage: Mazda 3 Hatchback 5 years/100,000 km; MG 4 5 years/unlimited mileage.
- Dimensions: Mazda 3 Hatchback is 4,460 mm long and 1,795 mm wide; MG 4 is 4,287 mm long and 1,836 mm wide.
3 Hatchback
- Seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag
- Dual-zone automatic climate control and auto wipers
- Front and rear parking sensors plus head-up display
- 295-litre boot is 68 litres smaller than the MG 4’s
- 118 hp and 153 Nm trail the MG 4’s 200 hp and 250 Nm
- Warranty is capped at 100,000 km rather than unlimited mileage
4
- 200 hp rear motor and 250 Nm torque
- 363-litre boot and claimed 435 km EV range
- 360-degree camera, 150 kW DC charging and 2.5 kW V2L
- Six airbags versus the Mazda 3 Hatchback’s seven
- Single-zone air-con versus dual-zone climate control
- No front parking sensors or automatic wipers
What the 3 Hatchback has over the 4
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The 4 is 41 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the 4: 363 litres against 295.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| 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 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,220/mo | RM1,030/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,390 | RM2,871✓ |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM2,348 | RM1,307✓ |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM11.74 | RM6.54✓ |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM29,139 | 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, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,496 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 118 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 153 Nm at 4,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 74.5 mm × 85.8 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 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 26 inch | 24 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 17 inch | 16 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | 14 inch | — |
| 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 | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 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 | 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. 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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3 Hatchback vs 4 FAQ
Is the Mazda 3 Hatchback or MG 4 better?
The MG 4 is better for electric performance, boot space and warranty mileage, with 200 hp, 363 litres and unlimited-mileage coverage. Choose the Mazda 3 Hatchback for petrol refuelling convenience, seven airbags and its more complete comfort and parking equipment.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 3 Hatchback costs RM119,620 and the MG 4 costs RM100,888, so the MG 4 is RM18,732 cheaper.
How far can the MG 4 travel on a charge?
The MG 4 has a 64 kWh battery and a claimed EV range of 435 km. It supports AC charging at up to 11 kW and DC charging at up to 150 kW.
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.