MG Cyberster vs Volvo S60
Verdict
The Cyberster is the indulgent one: RM299,900 buys a two-seat electric convertible with 338 hp, a 77.0 kWh battery and 508 km of EV range. The S60 asks RM315,888, but answers with five seats, a 391-litre boot, AWD and quicker 4.5-second 0-100 km/h pace. For Malaysian buyers, this is less about one beating the other and more about use case: the MG gives full-EV theatre for less money, while the Volvo is the faster, roomier daily driver with petrol backup.
Pick the MG Cyberster if you want a full-electric, rear-drive two-seat convertible with 508 km of range and a lower purchase price.
Pick the Volvo S60 if you need five seats, a bigger boot, AWD, stronger acceleration and the flexibility of a plug-in hybrid.
Key differences
- Price: MG Cyberster RM299,900; Volvo S60 RM315,888
- Seats: MG Cyberster 2; Volvo S60 5
- 0-100 km/h: MG Cyberster 5.0 s; Volvo S60 4.5 s
- Battery and EV range: MG Cyberster 77.0 kWh and 508 km; Volvo S60 18.8 kWh and 90 km
- Boot space: MG Cyberster 249 L; Volvo S60 391 L
- Warranty: MG Cyberster 7 years; Volvo S60 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 299,900✓ | RM 315,888 |
| Body type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Segment | Sports Car | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 338 hp✓ | 314 hp |
| Torque | — | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s | 4.5 s✓ |
| Top speed | 195 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 2.0 L/100km |
| Battery | 77.0 kWh✓ | 18.8 kWh |
| EV range | 508 km✓ | 90 km |
| CO₂ | — | 46 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 4,761 mm |
| Width | 1,913 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,329 mm | 1,431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,872 mm |
| Boot space | 249 L | 391 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | 6✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 395 | RM 365✓ |
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.
Cyberster
- Full-electric drivetrain with 508 km EV range
- 338 hp and rear-wheel drive
- Seven-year warranty
- Only two seats
- Smaller 249-litre boot
- Four airbags versus six in the Volvo
S60
- Quicker 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Five seats and 391-litre boot
- AWD with 90 km EV range from its plug-in hybrid system
- Costs RM15,988 more
- Shorter five-year warranty
- Only 90 km of EV range
Cyberster vs S60 FAQ
Is the MG Cyberster or Volvo S60 better?
The Volvo S60 is the better all-rounder thanks to five seats, AWD, a 391-litre boot and a quicker 4.5-second sprint. The MG Cyberster is the better choice if you specifically want a full-electric two-seat convertible.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo S60 costs RM315,888, while the MG Cyberster costs RM299,900. That makes the Volvo RM15,988 more expensive.
Which one has the longer electric range?
The MG Cyberster has the longer EV range at 508 km from its 77.0 kWh battery. The Volvo S60 plug-in hybrid has 90 km of EV range from an 18.8 kWh battery.