Verdict
At RM93,800, the MG 5 costs RM14,000 more than the RM79,800 Nissan NV200, but it is the clear passenger-car choice. Its 112 hp CVT sedan brings five seats, 401 litres of boot space and six airbags, against the Nissan’s two seats, 4,200-litre cargo bay and two airbags. The NV200’s 1.6-litre manual has a marginal 2 Nm torque edge and a 55-litre tank, but its commercial brief is unmistakable. Choose by job: people and safety kit favour MG; bulky business loads favour Nissan.
Pick the MG 5 if you need five seats, an automatic CVT and substantially stronger safety equipment for daily family use.
Pick the Nissan NV200 if your priority is a 4,200-litre cargo area for business work and you can live with two seats and a manual gearbox.
Key differences
- Price: MG 5 RM93,800; Nissan NV200 RM79,800.
- Transmission: MG 5 iCVT automatic; Nissan NV200 five-speed manual.
- Seating: MG 5 five seats; Nissan NV200 two seats.
- Cargo space: MG 5 401 litres; Nissan NV200 4,200 litres.
- Safety: MG 5 six airbags and stability control; Nissan NV200 two airbags and no stability control.
- Fuel tank: MG 5 45 litres; Nissan NV200 55 litres.
5
- Five seats with a 401-litre boot
- Six airbags, autonomous braking and blind-spot information system
- CVT automatic, 10.25-inch touchscreen and 360-degree camera
- RM14,000 dearer
- Smaller 45-litre fuel tank versus 55 litres
- 401-litre boot is far smaller than the NV200's 4,200 litres
NV200
- RM14,000 lower purchase price
- Huge 4,200-litre cargo area
- 55-litre fuel tank and 152 Nm torque
- Only two seats versus the MG 5's five
- Five-speed manual instead of a CVT automatic
- Two airbags and no stability control, versus six airbags and stability control
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM93,800 | RM79,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Commercial |
| Segment | B-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with continuously variable-valve timing control |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 112 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ | 108 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 150 Nm at 4,500 rpm | 152 Nm at 4,400 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 75 mm × 84.8 mm | 78 mm × 83.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | iCVT | 5MT |
| Gears | — | 5 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 11.5 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.14 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,675 mm | 4,400 mm |
| Width | 1,842 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2,725 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,220 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 401 litres | 4,200 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R17 | 165/R14C |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 165/R14C |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Primetra S | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 14" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 14" Steel |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual For Rear Doors | Manual |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available On Outer Two Rear Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | — | Brake Assist |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | One-piece Folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC vent | — |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 3 USB | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | AM/FM Tuner, CD-Player with 2 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 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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5 vs NV200 FAQ
Is the MG 5 or Nissan NV200 better?
The MG 5 is better for carrying people, with five seats, a CVT and six airbags. The Nissan NV200 is better only when its 4,200-litre cargo area is central to the job.
What is the price difference?
The MG 5 costs RM14,000 more than the Nissan NV200: RM93,800 against RM79,800.
Which has more cargo space?
The Nissan NV200 has vastly more cargo space at 4,200 litres, compared with 401 litres in the MG 5. The trade-off is that the Nissan has only two seats.
