MG 5 vs Nissan NV200
Verdict
At RM93,800 against RM79,800, the MG 5 asks RM14,000 more but is clearly the passenger-car choice: five seats, six airbags, auto emergency braking, a CVT and a five-year warranty. The Nissan NV200 is a working van with two seats, a manual gearbox and a vast 4,200-litre load bay. Its 1.6-litre makes slightly more torque at 152 Nm versus 150 Nm, but the MG has 112 hp against 108 hp. For most private buyers, the safety and cabin layout decide it.
Pick the MG 5 if you need a five-seat sedan with six airbags, auto emergency braking and an automatic gearbox.
Pick the Nissan NV200 if cargo space matters more than rear seats, with 4,200 litres available behind its two-seat cabin.
Key differences
- Price: MG 5 RM93,800; Nissan NV200 RM79,800
- Seats: MG 5 5; Nissan NV200 2
- Boot space: MG 5 401 L; Nissan NV200 4,200 L
- Transmission: MG 5 CVT automatic; Nissan NV200 manual
- Airbags: MG 5 6; Nissan NV200 2
- Warranty: MG 5 5 years; Nissan NV200 3 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 93,800 | RM 79,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Commercial |
| Segment | B-Segment | Commercial |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Power | 112 hp✓ | 108 hp |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 152 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 s | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.1 L/100km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,675 mm | 4,400 mm |
| Width | 1,842 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2,725 mm |
| Boot space | 401 L | 4,200 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 45 L | 55 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 2 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 3 |
| Road tax / year | RM 90✓ | 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.
5
- Five seats instead of two
- Six airbags and auto emergency braking
- CVT automatic for city driving
- Costs RM14,000 more
- 401-litre boot is tiny next to the NV200’s 4,200 litres
- Smaller 45-litre fuel tank
NV200
- Huge 4,200-litre cargo space
- Lower purchase price
- 55-litre fuel tank and 7.1 L/100 km fuel economy
- Only two seats
- Manual gearbox only
- Two airbags and no auto emergency braking listed
5 vs NV200 FAQ
Is the MG 5 or Nissan NV200 better?
The MG 5 is better for private use because it has five seats, six airbags, auto emergency braking and a CVT. The Nissan NV200 is better only if you need its 4,200-litre cargo space.
What is the price difference?
The MG 5 costs RM14,000 more than the Nissan NV200.
Which one has more space?
The Nissan NV200 has far more cargo room at 4,200 litres, while the MG 5 has a 401-litre boot. For passengers, the MG 5 seats five and the Nissan NV200 seats two.