Mazda CX-5 vs MG HS
Verdict
At RM134,469 versus RM129,900, the Mazda CX-5 asks RM4,569 more for a larger 1,998 cc petrol engine, but outputs are almost level: 162 hp plays 160 hp. The MG HS fights back with 250 Nm versus 213 Nm, a roomier footprint and a 463-litre boot against 442 litres, while road tax is far kinder at RM120 instead of RM439. The Mazda answers with a conventional automatic and a published 10.4-second 0-100 km/h time, useful if you prefer known performance figures over headline torque.
Pick the Mazda CX-5 if you want the 1,998 cc engine, conventional automatic and a quoted 10.4-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the MG HS if you want the lower price, lower RM120 road tax and more boot space from a slightly larger body.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-5 RM134,469; MG HS RM129,900
- Engine: Mazda CX-5 1,998 cc petrol; MG HS 1,490 cc petrol
- Outputs: Mazda CX-5 162 hp/213 Nm; MG HS 160 hp/250 Nm
- Transmission: Mazda CX-5 conventional automatic; MG HS dry dual-clutch automatic
- Boot space: Mazda CX-5 442 litres; MG HS 463 litres
- Road tax per year: Mazda CX-5 RM439; MG HS RM120
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 134,469 | RM 129,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,490 cc |
| Power | 162 hp✓ | 160 hp |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 10.4 s | — |
| Top speed | 176 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,550 mm | 4,574 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,876 mm |
| Height | 1,675 mm | 1,664 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Boot space | 442 L | 463 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 56 L | 55 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | RM 120✓ |
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.
CX-5
- Slightly more power: 162 hp
- Conventional automatic gearbox
- Quoted 0-100 km/h time: 10.4 seconds
- Costs RM4,569 more
- Less torque: 213 Nm
- Higher road tax: RM439 a year
HS
- Cheaper at RM129,900
- Stronger torque: 250 Nm
- Bigger boot: 463 litres
- Slightly less power: 160 hp
- No quoted 0-100 km/h figure
- Uses a dry dual-clutch automatic
CX-5 vs HS FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-5 or MG HS better?
The MG HS has the practical-value edge with lower price, more torque, a bigger boot and cheaper road tax. The Mazda CX-5 suits buyers who prefer a conventional automatic and want a quoted 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-5 costs RM134,469 and the MG HS costs RM129,900, so the MG is RM4,569 cheaper before considering the road tax gap of RM319 a year.
Which SUV has more boot space?
The MG HS has the larger boot at 463 litres, compared with 442 litres in the Mazda CX-5. It is also longer and wider, with a 2,720 mm wheelbase versus the Mazda’s 2,700 mm.