Verdict
The Mk5 CKD is about 35% cheaper, while the Mk5 CBU uses 16% less fuel. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM115,593 | RM74,990✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM55✓ | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 8-valve SOHC with direct fuel injection and turbocharger | 16-valve DOHC naturally aspirated |
| Capacity | 1,197 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 103 hp at 5,000 rpm | 103 hp at 5,250 rpm |
| Torque | 175 Nm at 1,550 rpm✓ | 153 Nm at 3,800 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 71 mm × 75.6 mm | 76.5 mm × 86.9 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-Speed DSG | 6-Speed Tiptronic |
| Gears | 7 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | BorgWarner | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.7 seconds✓ | 11.1 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.3 L/100 km✓ | 6.3 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h✓ | 184 km/h |
| Co2 | 124 g/km✓ | 162 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,970 mm | 3,970 mm |
| Width | 1,682 mm | 1,682 mm |
| Height | 1,462 mm | 1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,470 mm | 2,470 mm |
| Weight | 1,126 kg | 1,020 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 280 litres | 280 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/40R17 | 185/60R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/40R17 | 185/60R15 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Spain (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) | 2 (Driver and Front Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 5 three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-Folding | 60:40 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual air-con | Single-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 front | 1 front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 1 rear | 2 front, 1 rear |
| Audio | RCD 310 radio with CD/MP3/WMA playback, AUX-in, USB and 6 speakers | RCD 330 radio with CD/MP3/WMA playback, AUX-in, USB, Bluetooth and 4 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual key | Manual key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 sensors | 4 sensors |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited✓ | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 3 years✓ | — |
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.
