MG S5 vs Mitsubishi Xforce
Verdict
At almost the same money, the MG S5 has the clearer numbers advantage for a Malaysian buyer ready to go electric: RM108,548 against RM109,980, 168 hp against 104 hp, a 2,730 mm wheelbase against 2,650 mm and a 453-litre boot against 410 litres. It also gets seven airbags plus AEB, with warranty at seven years. The Mitsubishi Xforce answers with petrol refuelling and a 42-litre tank; it is also taller at 1,660 mm. But its 1.5-litre CVT package gives away plenty on paper.
Pick the MG S5 if you want the stronger on-paper EV SUV, with more power, more boot space and a longer warranty.
Pick the Mitsubishi Xforce if you prefer petrol refuelling and a taller CKD SUV, even though it trails on power, airbags and AEB.
Key differences
- Price: MG S5 RM108,548; Mitsubishi Xforce RM109,980
- Powertrain/output: MG S5 single-motor EV with 168 hp; Mitsubishi Xforce 1.5 petrol with 104 hp
- Drive/transmission: MG S5 rear-wheel drive single-ratio auto; Mitsubishi Xforce front-wheel drive CVT auto
- Size: MG S5 4,476/1,849/1,621 mm; Mitsubishi Xforce 4,390/1,810/1,660 mm
- Wheelbase/boot: MG S5 2,730 mm and 453 litres; Mitsubishi Xforce 2,650 mm and 410 litres
- Safety/warranty: MG S5 7 airbags, AEB and 7 years; Mitsubishi Xforce 4 airbags, AEB not specified and 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 108,548✓ | RM 109,980 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,499 cc |
| Power | 168 hp✓ | 104 hp |
| Torque | — | 141 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 49.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 340 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,476 mm | 4,390 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Boot space | 453 L✓ | 410 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 42 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | 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.
S5
- 168 hp from a single motor
- 453-litre boot is larger
- 7 airbags plus AEB
- 340 km range needs planning on longer drives
- Electric only; no 42-litre fuel tank fallback
Xforce
- Petrol engine with 42-litre tank
- Taller 1,660 mm body
- CKD local assembly
- Only 104 hp versus MG's 168 hp
- 410-litre boot is smaller
- 4 airbags; AEB not specified
S5 vs Xforce FAQ
Is the MG S5 or Mitsubishi Xforce better?
The MG S5 is better on the numbers, with more power, more boot space, more airbags, AEB and a longer warranty. Choose the Mitsubishi Xforce only if petrol refuelling matters more than those EV advantages.
What is the price difference?
The Mitsubishi Xforce costs RM1,432 more than the MG S5. The gap is small, so the bigger choice is electric range versus petrol refuelling.
Which SUV is bigger?
The MG S5 is longer and wider, at 4,476 mm and 1,849 mm, with a longer 2,730 mm wheelbase. The Mitsubishi Xforce is taller at 1,660 mm.