Car Buyer's Guide

MG S5 vs Renault Captur

MG S5

MG S5

Renault Captur

Renault Captur

No longer on sale — shown for reference

TCe 120 EDC

Verdict

The S5 is 29% more powerful, while the S5 has a 17% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM104,468RM107,980
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentB-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCKDCKD
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM120RM85
Powertrain
Engine Tech400V architecture16-Valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharger with variable valve timing
Capacity1,197 cc
Horsepower120 hp
Torque205 Nm
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore72.2 mm
Compression Ratio10
Number of Motors1
Motor Horsepower168 hp
Motor Torque250 Nm
Battery Capacity49 kWh
EV Range340 km
Charging Rate (AC)7 kW
Charging Rate (DC)120 kW
V2L2.5 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticDual-clutch Automatic (Dry)
Transmission NameEfficient Dual Clutch (EDC)
Gears6
Transmission ManufacturerGetrag
DrivelineRear Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h7.0 seconds10.9 seconds
Rated Economy5.9 L/100 km
Top Speed192 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,476 mm4,122 mm
Width1,849 mm1,778 mm
Height1,621 mm1,567 mm
Wheelbase2,730 mm2,606 mm
Weight1,180 kg
Fuel Tank45 litres
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space453 litres377 litres
Front Tyre215/60R17205/55R17
Rear Tyre215/60R17205/55R17
Spare TyreTyre Repair KitSpace Saver
Factory TyresBridgestone Turanza T005Continental Eco Contact 5
Chassis
AssemblyMalaysia (CKD)Malaysia (CKD)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutsMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkTorsion Beam
Front Wheels17" Black Alloys17" Alloy
Rear Wheels17" Black Alloys17" Alloy
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee AirbagDriver and Passenger, Front Side
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Immobilizer
Child Safety LockManual For Rear DoorsManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable On Outer Two Rear SeatsAvailable on two outer rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionNo
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFront Seats Only
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorHalogen Projector
TaillampsFull LEDLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Foglamps
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsFabric; Six-way Manual Driver Seat, Four-way Manual Passenger SeatManual Adjustable
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate ControlSingle-zone automatic climate control
Rear Air-conRear AC Vents
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 1 USB-C Rear1 Front
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 1 Rear
Sun ShadeSunroof Shade
Audio12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6 Speakers7" Touchscreen with GPS, 6 Speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and DownFour Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal)Keyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Tiptronic
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationManualRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorDigital/Analogue
Parking BrakeElectronicHandbrake
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 km150,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer7 years5 years
Warranty NotesBattery pack 8-yr/180,000 km; motor control unit 8-yr/160,000 km24-Hour Roadside Assistance, Mobility Solutions

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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