Verdict
The 5 is 10% more powerful, while the 5 is about 6% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
What the 5 has over the Porta EV
What the Porta EV has over the 5
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Porta EV's wheelbase is 370 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The 5 is 42 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM93,800✓ | RM99,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Commercial |
| Segment | B-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM50✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM960/mo✓ | RM1,020/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,718✓ | RM2,843 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,241 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM6.21 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM20,668 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 112 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 150 Nm at 4,500 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 75 mm × 84.8 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 101 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 180 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 41.9 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 300 km |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | iCVT | Single-speed Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 11.5 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | — | 115 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,675 mm | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,842 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,960 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 3,050 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,565 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 401 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R17 | 195/70R15C |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 195/70R15C |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Primetra S | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Leaf Springs (5-leaf) |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 15" Steel with Wheel Cap |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Chassis Notes | — | Cargo 6.5 m3 (2,830 x 1,680 x 1,365 mm); payload 1,165 kg; GVW 2,730 kg; front disc / rear drum brakes |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Safety Notes | — | Brake assist, traction control, VDC/VSC, low-speed pedestrian alarm; 83% ultra-high-strength steel cage-type body |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Halogen |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | 2 Fabric Seats, 4-way Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | One-piece Folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Electronic Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC vent | — |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 3 USB | USB Port |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | Yes |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 8" Head Unit with Bluetooth and USB, 3.5" TFT Cluster |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down | Dual Power Windows, Driver Auto with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyed Ignition |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Central Locking (Integrated Key) |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Barn Doors, 270-degree Opening |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Dual Sliding Side Doors (777 mm) |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Rotary gear selector; dual sliding side doors (777 mm); 8-inch head unit in English, Chinese and Malay; 7 kW wallbox (RM3,500) free with early-bird bookings, along with a three-pin charger and 3-year/60,000 km scheduled maintenance |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 7 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain | EV battery cell 6-yr/300,000 km; drive motor, EV battery and BMS 5-yr/200,000 km |
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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