Verdict
The S70 is 35% more powerful, while the S70 has a 25% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM59,800 | RM59,800 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM30✓ | RM90 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC DVVT (i-GT), Port Fuel Injection |
| Capacity | — | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 118 hp at 6,100 rpm |
| Torque | — | 150 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 77 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 130 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 30.12 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 225 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 53 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 8-speed CVT with Manual Mode |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | 125 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,135 mm | 4,602 mm |
| Width | 1,805 mm | 1,809 mm |
| Height | 1,580 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,627 mm |
| Weight | 1,230 kg | 1,269 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 50 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 375 litres | 500 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 205/65R15 | 205/55R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/65R15 | 205/55R16 |
| Factory Tyres | Linglong Comfort Master | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | — |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 15" Steel | 16" Turbine-style Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Steel | 16" Turbine-style Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Dual Front, Side and Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | ISOFIX with Top Tether |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | — |
| 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 Projector | Halogen |
| Taillamps | Full LED | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Fabric |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Air Conditioning |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | — |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | 8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up/Down with Anti-trap |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button Start with Remote Engine Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Entry |
| Cruise Control | — | Cruise Control with Speed Limiter |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-Year/160,000 km BEV and Components Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 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.
