Verdict
The RM5,800 dearer MG 5 is the practical long-distance choice: its 4,675 mm sedan body is 535 mm longer than the Yaris, with a 2,680 mm wheelbase and 401-litre boot against 286 litres. Its 112 hp also edges the Toyota’s 105 hp, while both make 150 Nm through a CVT. The RM88,000 Toyota Yaris counters with seven airbags, a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating, 60:40 rear seats and wireless smartphone integration. Pick based on carrying needs: the MG is much bigger; the Toyota is the better-equipped safety case on paper.
Pick the MG 5 if you need the 401-litre boot, 2,680 mm wheelbase and 112 hp output of a larger sedan.
Pick the Toyota Yaris if seven airbags, a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating, split-fold rear seats and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto matter more than boot volume.
Key differences
- Price: MG 5 RM93,800; Toyota Yaris RM88,000
- Length: MG 5 4,675 mm; Toyota Yaris 4,140 mm
- Boot space: MG 5 401 litres; Toyota Yaris 286 litres
- Power: MG 5 112 hp at 6,000 rpm; Toyota Yaris 105 hp at 6,000 rpm
- Airbags: MG 5 6; Toyota Yaris 7
- Fuel tank: MG 5 45 litres; Toyota Yaris 42 litres
5
- 401-litre boot and 2,680 mm wheelbase
- 112 hp, 150 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine
- Power driver’s seat, sunroof and cruise control
- Six airbags versus the Yaris’ seven, with no ASEAN NCAP rating stated
- One-piece folding rear seat versus the Yaris’ 60:40 split-folding arrangement
- Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto instead of the Yaris’ wireless connection
Yaris
- Seven airbags and five-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 60:40 split-fold rear seats and full-size 16-inch alloy spare wheel
- 286-litre boot versus the MG 5’s 401 litres
- 105 hp versus the MG 5’s 112 hp
- No cruise control, sunroof or telescopic steering adjustment
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM93,800 | RM88,000✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM90 | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 112 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ | 105 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 150 Nm at 4,500 rpm | 150 Nm at 4,200 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 75 mm × 84.8 mm | 72 mm × 91.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | iCVT | CVT with 7 Speed Sports Sequential Shift |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 11.5 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,675 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,842 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,475 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,140 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 45 litres | 42 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 401 litres✓ | 286 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/50R17 | 195/50R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 195/50R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Full-size 16" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Primetra S | Toyo Proxes R50 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 16" Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 16" Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, 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 Outer Two Rear Seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| 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 | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC vent | — |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 3 USB | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 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 Yaris FAQ
Is the MG 5 or Toyota Yaris better?
The MG 5 is better for luggage and rear-cabin-oriented packaging, with a 401-litre boot and 2,680 mm wheelbase. The Toyota Yaris is the stronger safety pick on paper, with seven airbags and a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
What is the price difference?
The MG 5 costs RM93,800 and the Toyota Yaris costs RM88,000, so the MG is RM5,800 more expensive.
Which has the larger boot, MG 5 or Toyota Yaris?
The MG 5 has a 401-litre boot, 115 litres more than the Toyota Yaris’ 286-litre boot. The Yaris does have a more versatile 60:40 split-fold rear seat, while the MG uses a one-piece folding bench.
