Honda HR-V vs MG S5 EV
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda HR-V and the MG S5 EV as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. and SAIC Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Cars Philippines, via hondaphil.com.
Honda HR-V
S CVT variant
- SRP
- ₱1,460,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱25,407
Photo: MG Motor Philippines, via mgmotor.com.ph.
MG S5 EV
All-New MGS5 EV variant
- SRP
- ₱1,448,888
- Est. monthly
- ₱25,214
How they differ
- The MG S5 EV is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,448,888, which is ₱11,112 (1%) below the Honda HR-V at ₱1,460,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the S5 EV is estimated at ₱25,214 a month against ₱25,407 for the HR-V, a difference of ₱193 a month.
- The S5 EV makes more power (170 PS against 121 PS for the HR-V).
- The S5 EV has more torque (250 Nm against 145 Nm for the HR-V).
- The S5 EV is the longer vehicle (4,476 mm against 4,347 mm for the HR-V).
- They differ in powertrain: the HR-V has a combustion engine, the S5 EV a battery-electric powertrain.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda HR-VS CVT, ₱1,460,000 | MG S5 EVAll-New MGS5 EV, ₱1,448,888 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder, 16-valve | Permanent magnet synchronous motor |
| Displacement (differs) | 1498 cc | n/a |
| Max power (differs) | 121 PS | 170 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 6600 rpm | n/a |
| Max torque (differs) | 145 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 4,300 | n/a |
| Fuel system (differs) | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 4 | n/a |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | n/a | 49 kWh |
| Battery type (differs) | n/a | Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) |
| Electric range (differs) | n/a | 415 km |
| Range test cycle (differs) | n/a | NEDC (340 km WLTP) |
| Motor power (differs) | n/a | 125 kW |
| AC charging (differs) | n/a | 6.6 kW |
| DC fast charging (differs) | n/a | 120 kW |
| Charging time (differs) | n/a | AC 20 to 100% in 8.5 hours; DC 20 to 100% in 24 minutes |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Continuously variable transmission (CVT) | Single-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain (differs) | Front-wheel drive | RWD |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4347 mm | 4476 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1790 mm | 1849 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1591 mm | 1621 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 196 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 1262 kg | n/a |
| Turning radius (differs) | 5.5 m | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 40 L | n/a |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 404 L | 453 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Torsion Beam | Multi-link independent |
| Front brake | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brake | Disc | Disc |
| Tyres (differs) | 215/60 R17 96H | 215/60 R17 |
| Wheels (differs) | 17 x 7J | 17-inch alloy with aero fins |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with EBD | n/a |
| Airbags (differs) | 4 | 7 |
| Driver assistance (differs) | Honda SENSING: adaptive cruise control, low-speed follow, collision mitigation braking, lane keeping assist, road departure mitigation, lane departure warning | MG Pilot: adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist, autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping assist, blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert and braking, driver monitoring |
| Stability control (differs) | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 8-inch Touchscreen Display Audio | 12.8-inch touchscreen, 4 speakers |
| Smartphone connectivity | Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto | Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 4.2-inch Digital Display | 10.25-inch TFT digital display |
| Headlight (differs) | Full LED | Projector LED |
| Keyless system | Smart Entry | Smart entry |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Vehicle-to-load, one-pedal drive |
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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.