Mazda 3 Sedan vs MG 4
Verdict
The Mazda 3 Sedan is RM119,620, the MG 4 RM100,888, so the electric hatch is RM18,732 cheaper while also making 200 hp against 118 hp. That makes the MG 4 the quicker, more modern-feeling choice on paper, with a 64.0 kWh battery and 435 km EV range. The Mazda answers with petrol familiarity, 5.8 L/100 km economy, a higher 200 km/h top speed, lower RM90 road tax and a bigger 444-litre boot. One is the sensible sedan; the other is the faster EV hatch.
Pick the Mazda 3 Sedan if you want a petrol C-segment sedan with the larger 444-litre boot, lower RM90 road tax and 5.8 L/100 km fuel economy.
Pick the MG 4 if you want the cheaper car, stronger 200 hp output, rear-wheel drive and 435 km electric range.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 3 Sedan RM119,620; MG 4 RM100,888
- Power: Mazda 3 Sedan 118 hp; MG 4 200 hp
- Drivetrain: Mazda 3 Sedan front-wheel drive; MG 4 rear-wheel drive
- Boot space: Mazda 3 Sedan 444 litres; MG 4 363 litres
- Top speed: Mazda 3 Sedan 200 km/h; MG 4 160 km/h
- Road tax: Mazda 3 Sedan RM90 a year; MG 4 RM160 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 119,620 | RM 100,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,496 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 118 hp | 200 hp✓ |
| Torque | 153 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.7 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.8 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 64.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 435 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,660 mm | 4,287 mm |
| Width | 1,795 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,504 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,725 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Boot space | 444 L✓ | 363 L |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 90✓ | RM 160 |
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.
3 Sedan
- Larger 444-litre boot
- Lower RM90 yearly road tax
- 200 km/h top speed
- 118 hp is far behind the MG 4’s 200 hp
- Costs RM18,732 more
- No 0-100 km/h figure listed
4
- 200 hp and 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- 435 km EV range from a 64.0 kWh battery
- Rear-wheel drive layout
- Smaller 363-litre boot
- Lower 160 km/h top speed
- RM160 road tax is higher than the Mazda’s RM90
3 Sedan vs 4 FAQ
Is the Mazda 3 Sedan or MG 4 better?
The MG 4 is better for pace and EV running, with 200 hp, rear-wheel drive and 435 km range. The Mazda 3 Sedan is better if you want petrol refuelling, a 444-litre boot and lower RM90 road tax.
What is the price difference?
The MG 4 is RM18,732 cheaper. It costs RM100,888 against RM119,620 for the Mazda 3 Sedan.
Which car has more boot space?
The Mazda 3 Sedan has the larger boot at 444 litres. The MG 4 has 363 litres, so the Mazda gives you 81 litres more luggage capacity.