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.

What the S5 has over the Captur

Blind Spot Info SystemAutonomous Braking SystemLane-keeping AssistCollision WarningRear Air-conSun ShadeReverse Camera

What the Captur has over the S5

ImmobilizerFront FoglampsTiptronic

Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.

The S5's wheelbase is 124 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The S5 is 71 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the S5: 453 litres against 377.

S5 4,476 × 1,849 × 1,621 mm · wheelbase 2,730 mmCaptur 4,122 × 1,778 × 1,567 mm · wheelbase 2,606 mm
1,6214,476 mmWheelbase 2,730 mm1,5674,122 mmWheelbase 2,606 mm

Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.

Price & overview
PriceRM104,468✓RM107,980
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentB-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCKDCKD
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM120RM85✓
Monthly instalment (est.)RM1,065/mo✓RM1,100/mo
Insurance / year (est.)RM2,964✓RM3,055
Fuel or electricity / year (est.)RM1,281✓RM2,348
Energy cost / 100 km (est.)RM6.40✓RM11.74
5-year running costs (est.)RM21,823✓RM27,442
Charging (estimated)
AC charge 0–100% (est.)7.0 hours—
DC charge 10–80% (est.)30 min—
Powertrain
Engine Tech400V architecture16-Valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, turbocharger with variable valve timing
Capacity—1,197 cc
Horsepower—120 hp at 5,000 rpm
Torque—205 Nm at 2,000 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement—Inline 4
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore × Stroke—72.2 mm × 73.1 mm
Compression Ratio—10
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 Name—Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC)
Gears—6
Transmission Manufacturer—Getrag
DrivelineRear Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h7.0 seconds✓10.9 seconds
Rated Economy—5.9 L/100 km
Top Speed—192 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,476 mm4,122 mm
Width1,849 mm1,778 mm
Height1,621 mm1,567 mm
Wheelbase2,730 mm2,606 mm
Weight—1,180 kg
Fuel Tank—45 litres
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space453 litres✓377 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
Airbags7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag)4 (Driver 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 years✓5 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.

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S5 vs Captur FAQ

How long does charging take?

The S5's 49.0 kWh battery takes about 7.0 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 30 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 120 kW peak.

Which has the better warranty?

The S5 carries a 7-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the Captur. S5: Battery pack 8-yr/180,000 km; motor control unit 8-yr/160,000 km. Captur: 24-Hour Roadside Assistance, Mobility Solutions.

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