MG S5 vs Renault Captur
Verdict
At only RM568 apart, this is less a price fight than a powertrain choice. The MG S5 gives you a 168 hp rear-wheel-drive electric motor, 49.0 kWh battery and 340 km range, plus a bigger footprint: 4,476 mm long with a 2,730 mm wheelbase and 453-litre boot. The Renault Captur counters with a petrol setup, a 45-litre tank, 5.9 L/100 km economy and a 10.9-second 0-100 km/h time. Safety spec favours the MG, with seven airbags and AEB against four airbags.
Pick the MG S5 if you want electric running, more power and the bigger cabin/boot numbers.
Pick the Renault Captur if you want a petrol B-SUV with the lower price, 45-litre tank and stated 5.9 L/100 km economy.
Key differences
- Price: MG S5 RM108,548; Renault Captur RM107,980
- Power: MG S5 168 hp; Renault Captur 120 hp
- EV range: MG S5 340 km; Renault Captur 0 km
- Length and wheelbase: MG S5 4,476 mm/2,730 mm; Renault Captur 4,122 mm/2,606 mm
- Boot space: MG S5 453 litres; Renault Captur 377 litres
- Airbags and warranty: MG S5 7 airbags/7 years; Renault Captur 4 airbags/5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 108,548 | RM 107,980✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,197 cc |
| Power | 168 hp✓ | 120 hp |
| Torque | — | 205 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 10.9 s |
| Top speed | — | 192 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 5.9 L/100km |
| Battery | 49.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 340 km✓ | 0 km |
| CO₂ | — | 0 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,476 mm | 4,122 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,567 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm | 2,606 mm |
| Boot space | 453 L✓ | 377 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 45 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 85✓ |
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 rear-wheel-drive electric motor
- 340 km range from a 49.0 kWh battery
- Larger 453-litre boot and 2,730 mm wheelbase
- RM120 yearly road tax versus RM85 for the Captur
- No 0-100 km/h or top speed figure stated
- Needs EV charging planning rather than a 45-litre petrol tank
Captur
- Slightly cheaper by RM568
- 5.9 L/100 km fuel economy with a 45-litre tank
- 0-100 km/h in 10.9 seconds and 192 km/h top speed
- Lower output at 120 hp versus 168 hp
- Smaller 377-litre boot
- Four airbags, with AEB not listed
S5 vs Captur FAQ
Is the MG S5 or Renault Captur better?
The MG S5 is the stronger pick on paper for space, power and safety kit: 168 hp, 453 litres, seven airbags and AEB. The Renault Captur makes more sense if you want petrol refuelling, 5.9 L/100 km economy and a stated 10.9-second sprint.
What is the price difference?
The MG S5 costs RM108,548, while the Renault Captur costs RM107,980. That makes the MG RM568 more expensive.
Which one is roomier?
The MG S5 is larger. It measures 4,476 mm long with a 2,730 mm wheelbase and 453-litre boot, versus the Captur’s 4,122 mm length, 2,606 mm wheelbase and 377-litre boot.