Verdict
The MG 5 costs RM93,800, RM13,154 more than the Volkswagen Vento at RM80,646, but brings a 112 hp 1.5-litre engine, 11.5-second 0-100 km/h time and a far broader active-safety suite. Its 2,680 mm wheelbase is 128 mm longer, while LED lighting, a 360-degree camera and 10.25-inch touchscreen make the cabin feel much more current. The Vento answers with 153 Nm, a 454-litre boot and 55-litre tank, but its two airbags and absent stability control are hard compromises for a family sedan.
Pick the MG 5 if you will pay RM13,154 more for stronger acceleration, six airbags, autonomous braking and substantially newer cabin equipment.
Pick the Volkswagen Vento if the lower purchase price, 454-litre boot, 55-litre fuel tank and 60:40-folding rear seat matter more than active safety and infotainment.
Key differences
- Price: MG 5 RM93,800; Volkswagen Vento RM80,646.
- Performance: MG 5 112 hp and 11.5 seconds 0-100 km/h; Volkswagen Vento 103 hp and 12.3 seconds.
- Safety: MG 5 has six airbags and stability control; Volkswagen Vento has two airbags and no stability control.
- Size: MG 5 is 4,675 mm long with a 2,680 mm wheelbase; Volkswagen Vento is 4,384 mm long with a 2,552 mm wheelbase.
- Cargo and fuel tank: MG 5 has a 401-litre boot and 45-litre tank; Volkswagen Vento has a 454-litre boot and 55-litre tank.
- Wheels: MG 5 uses 17-inch alloys and 215-section tyres; Volkswagen Vento uses 15-inch alloys and 185-section tyres.
5
- 112 hp and 11.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Six airbags, stability control, blind-spot monitoring and autonomous braking.
- 360-degree camera, 10.25-inch touchscreen and rear air-con vents.
- RM13,154 dearer than the Volkswagen Vento.
- 401-litre boot is 53 litres smaller.
- 45-litre fuel tank is 10 litres smaller.
Vento
- Costs RM13,154 less.
- 454-litre boot and 55-litre fuel tank.
- 60:40 split-folding rear seat and 153 Nm of torque.
- Only two airbags versus the MG 5's six.
- No stability control, autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or collision warning.
- No reverse camera, rear air-con vents or touchscreen smartphone integration.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM93,800 | RM80,646✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC naturally aspirated |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 112 hp✓ | 103 hp |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 153 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | 10.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | iCVT | 6-Speed Tiptronic |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 11.5 seconds✓ | 12.3 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 6.5 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 183 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 154 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,675 mm | 4,384 mm |
| Width | 1,842 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,465 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2,552 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,178 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 401 litres | 454 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R17 | 185/60R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 185/60R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Primetra S | Goodyear |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 On Outer Two Rear Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For Front Seats only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | One-piece Folding | 60:40 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC vent | — |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 3 USB | 1 front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 front, 1 rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | Radio 220G with CD/MP3/WMA playback, AUX-in, USB and 4 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 4 sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 7 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain | — |
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.
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5 vs Vento FAQ
Is the MG 5 or Volkswagen Vento better?
The MG 5 is the better-equipped and safer choice, with six airbags, stability control, autonomous braking and a 360-degree camera. Choose the Vento only if its lower price, larger boot and larger fuel tank outweigh those gaps.
What is the price difference?
The MG 5 costs RM13,154 more: RM93,800 versus RM80,646 for the Volkswagen Vento. That gap buys stronger acceleration, more airbags, active-safety systems, LED lights and a 10.25-inch touchscreen.
Which has the more practical cargo area?
The Volkswagen Vento has the larger 454-litre boot, 53 litres ahead of the MG 5's 401 litres. Its rear seat also folds 60:40, while the MG 5 has a one-piece folding rear seat.