Verdict
The Honda City is RM3,900 cheaper at RM89,900, yet gets 119 hp, a 10.2-second 0-100 km/h time and a 519-litre boot. That makes it the more practical choice for buyers who value luggage room and a sharper performance figure. The RM93,800 MG 5 is physically larger, with a 2,680 mm wheelbase against 2,600 mm, 17-inch wheels and a 360-degree camera. But its 401-litre boot and 11.5-second sprint leave clear compromises.
Pick the Honda City if you want the lower RM89,900 entry price, 519-litre boot, faster 10.2-second sprint and adaptive cruise control with steering lane-keeping assistance.
Pick the MG 5 if you prioritise its larger 4,675 mm body, 17-inch wheels, sunroof, power-adjustable driver’s seat and 360-degree camera.
Key differences
- Price: Honda City RM89,900; MG 5 RM93,800.
- Power and acceleration: Honda City 119 hp and 0-100 km/h in 10.2 seconds; MG 5 112 hp and 11.5 seconds.
- Dimensions: Honda City is 4,577 mm long with a 2,600 mm wheelbase; MG 5 is 4,675 mm long with a 2,680 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: Honda City 519 litres; MG 5 401 litres.
- Wheels: Honda City 15-inch alloys; MG 5 17-inch alloys.
- Warranty: Honda City eight years/unlimited mileage; MG 5 five years/unlimited mileage.
City
- RM3,900 lower purchase price.
- 119 hp and a 10.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 519-litre boot and 60:40 split-folding rear seats.
- 15-inch wheels versus the MG 5’s 17-inch wheels.
- No blind-spot information system or 360-degree camera.
- Fabric front seats and no sunroof.
5
- Larger 2,680 mm wheelbase and 1,842 mm width.
- 17-inch wheels, sunroof and power-adjustable driver’s seat.
- Blind-spot information system, navigation and 360-degree camera.
- Costs RM3,900 more.
- 112 hp and 11.5-second 0-100 km/h time trail the City.
- 401-litre boot is 118 litres smaller, and the rear seat folds as one piece.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM89,900✓ | RM93,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 119 hp at 6,600 rpm✓ | 112 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 145 Nm at 4,300 rpm | 150 Nm at 4,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 73 mm × 89.5 mm | 75 mm × 84.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | EarthDreams Technology CVT with G-Design Shift | iCVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Honda | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.2 seconds✓ | 11.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 196 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,577 mm | 4,675 mm |
| Width | 1,748 mm | 1,842 mm |
| Height | 1,467 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Weight | 1,116 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 519 litres✓ | 401 litres |
| Front Tyre | 185/60R15 | 215/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 185/60R15 | 215/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Maxxis Primetra S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Nighttime Pedestrian Detection and Cyclist Detection | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Honda SENSING: ACC, CMBS, LKAS, LDW, RDM, Auto High Beam, Lead Car Departure Notification | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector, Auto | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Fabric | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | One-piece Folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC vent |
| Sunroof | — | Yes |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 3 USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 8" Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers + 4 Tweeters | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Honda LaneWatch | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital/Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Remote Engine Start | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | Free labour for up to 5 services (100,000 km/5 years) | 7 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain |
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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City vs 5 FAQ
Is the Honda City or MG 5 better?
The Honda City is the stronger all-round buy on these figures: it costs RM3,900 less, reaches 100 km/h 1.3 seconds sooner and carries 118 litres more luggage. Choose the MG 5 for its larger body, 17-inch wheels and richer parking-camera provision.
What is the price difference?
The MG 5 costs RM93,800 and the Honda City costs RM89,900, so the MG 5 is RM3,900 dearer.
Which has the better driver-assistance package?
The Honda City has adaptive cruise control and steering lane-keeping correction, plus autonomous braking with nighttime pedestrian and cyclist detection. The MG 5 has autonomous braking and blind-spot information, but its lane-keeping function is warning-only and cruise control is passive.
