Changan CS15 vs MG ZS
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Changan CS15 and the MG ZS as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: IC Automotive Inc. (Inchcape Philippines) and SAIC Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Changan Philippines (Inchcape), via changan.ph.
Changan CS15
1.5 DCT variant
- SRP
- ₱850,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱14,792
Photo: MG Motor Philippines, via mgmotor.com.ph.
MG ZS
1.5 Comfort variant
- SRP
- ₱948,888
- Est. monthly
- ₱16,513
How they differ
- The Changan CS15 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱850,000, which is ₱98,888 (10%) below the MG ZS at ₱948,888.
- On installment at our default terms, the CS15 is estimated at ₱14,792 a month against ₱16,513 for the ZS, a difference of ₱1,721 a month.
- The ZS makes more power (110 PS against 106.5 PS for the CS15).
- The CS15 has more torque (145 Nm against 142 Nm for the ZS).
- The ZS is the longer vehicle (4,430 mm against 4,135 mm for the CS15).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Changan CS151.5 DCT, ₱850,000 | MG ZS1.5 Comfort, ₱948,888 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 1.5L BlueCore gasoline | 1.5L inline-4 petrol |
| Displacement (differs) | n/a | 1495 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 106.5 PS | 110 PS |
| Max torque (differs) | 145 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 3,500-4,500 | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 5-speed wet-type dual-clutch (WDCT) | CVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4135 mm | 4430 mm |
| Width (differs) | n/a | 1818 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1630 mm | 1635 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 140 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | n/a | 1330 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats (differs) | n/a | 5 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 48 L | 55 L |
| Cargo volume (differs) | n/a | 443 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension (differs) | n/a | Torsion beam |
| Front brake (differs) | Ventilated disc | Disc |
| Rear brake | Disc | Disc |
| Tyres (differs) | n/a | 215/60 R16 |
| Wheels (differs) | 17" gunmetal alloy | 16-inch gray alloy |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with EBD | n/a |
| Airbags (differs) | 4 | 2 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | Cruise control, rear parking sensors, rear view camera, tire pressure monitoring | n/a |
| Stability control (differs) | ESP with brake assist and hill hold control | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 10" touchscreen, 4 speakers | 10.25-inch touchscreen |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 7" digital instrument cluster | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | Automatic halogen with LED daytime running lights | Projector halogen |
| Other features (differs) | Moonroof, roof rails, rear fog lights, rear A/C vent, ISOFIX, 6-way driver seat, USB-A and USB-C ports | n/a |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 5 years or 150,000 km, whichever comes first | 5 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first |
| Service interval (differs) | First service at 5,000 km or 3 months, then every 10,000 km or 6 months | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.