Verdict
The S70 has a 74% bigger boot, while the Exora is 14% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM59,800 | RM59,800 |
| Body type | MPV | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, turbocharged | 16-valve DOHC DVVT (i-GT), Port Fuel Injection |
| Capacity | 1,561 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 138 hp at 5,000 rpm✓ | 118 hp at 6,100 rpm |
| Torque | 205 Nm at 2,000 rpm✓ | 150 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 76 mm × 86 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 8.9 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | CVT | 8-speed CVT with Manual Mode |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Punch Powertrain | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,610 mm | 4,602 mm |
| Width | 1,809 mm | 1,809 mm |
| Height | 1,691 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm | 2,627 mm |
| Weight | 1,447 kg | 1,269 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 132 litres | 500 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 205/55R16 | 205/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/55R16 | 205/55R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Assurance | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | — |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Turbine-style Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Turbine-style Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 Three-point, 1 Lap-belt on Middle Row | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | ISOFIX with Top Tether |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Rear Seat Reminder, All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Collision Warning, Door Opening Warning; no AEB/ACC/lane-keep (camera ADAS reserved for 1.5TD Flagship variants) |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Fabric |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | — |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row | — |
| Audio | Radio with CD/MP3 player, Bluetooth, 4 Speakers | 8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Down only | Four Windows, Auto Up/Down with Anti-trap |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button Start with Remote Engine Start |
| Locks | Remote control activation | Keyless Entry |
| Cruise Control | — | Cruise Control with Speed Limiter |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 6x free labour servicing |
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.