MG ZS EV vs Suzuki Fronx
Verdict
The MG ZS EV is the sharper buy on numbers: it costs RM126,629, which is RM21,259 less than the RM147,888 Suzuki Fronx, yet has 174 hp against 100 hp and a much larger 448-litre boot against 308 litres. It is also the bigger car, with a 4,323 mm length and 2,585 mm wheelbase. The Fronx answers with petrol hybrid/REV running and a 37-litre tank, so it suits buyers not ready to plan around charging. Both get six airbags and AEB.
Pick the MG ZS EV if you can charge regularly and want the lower price, 320 km EV range and bigger 448-litre boot.
Pick the Suzuki Fronx if you want petrol hybrid/REV use with a 37-litre tank and a smaller footprint for town driving.
Key differences
- Price: MG ZS EV RM126,629; Suzuki Fronx RM147,888
- Power: MG ZS EV 174 hp; Suzuki Fronx 100 hp
- Length: MG ZS EV 4,323 mm; Suzuki Fronx 3,995 mm
- Wheelbase: MG ZS EV 2,585 mm; Suzuki Fronx 2,520 mm
- Boot space: MG ZS EV 448 L; Suzuki Fronx 308 L
- Warranty: MG ZS EV 5 years; Suzuki Fronx 3 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 126,629✓ | RM 147,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Single motor | — |
| Power | 174 hp✓ | 100 hp |
| Torque | — | 138 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 51.1 kWh | — |
| EV range | 320 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,323 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,809 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,625 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,585 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Boot space | 448 L✓ | 308 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 37 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 3 |
| Road tax / year | 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.
ZS EV
- RM21,259 cheaper to buy
- 174 hp and 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- 448-litre boot is far larger
- Needs charging around a 320 km EV range
- Bigger 4,323 mm length and 1,809 mm width
- RM120 annual road tax
Fronx
- Petrol hybrid/REV with a 37-litre tank
- Shorter 3,995 mm length
- Six airbags and AEB match the MG
- Costs RM21,259 more
- 100 hp is well down on the MG’s 174 hp
- 308-litre boot is much smaller
ZS EV vs Fronx FAQ
Is the MG ZS EV or Suzuki Fronx better?
The MG ZS EV is better on the numbers: it is cheaper, more powerful and has a bigger boot. Choose the Suzuki Fronx only if petrol hybrid/REV running matters more than EV range and charging.
What is the price difference?
The MG ZS EV costs RM126,629, while the Suzuki Fronx costs RM147,888. That makes the Suzuki RM21,259 more expensive.
Which one has more boot space?
The MG ZS EV has the larger boot at 448 litres. The Suzuki Fronx has 308 litres, so the MG gives you 140 litres more luggage space.