Verdict
The S5 is 38% more powerful, while the Xpander is about 4% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM104,468 | RM99,980✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 104 hp |
| Torque | — | 141 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 168 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 49 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 340 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 120 kW | — |
| V2L | 2.5 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 4AT |
| Gears | — | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Jatco |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.0 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,476 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm | 2,775 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,240 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 453 litres | 495 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 205/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 205/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Bridgestone Ecopia 150 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Black Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Black Alloys | 17" 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's Knee Airbag | 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric; Six-way Manual Driver Seat, Four-way Manual Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Second row 60:40 Split Fold, Third row 50:50 Split Fold |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Manual Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 1 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6 Speakers | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Battery pack 8-yr/180,000 km; motor control unit 8-yr/160,000 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.