Kia Soluto vs MG 5
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kia Soluto and the MG 5 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: KP Motors Corporation (Kia Philippines, an ACMobility subsidiary) and SAIC Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kia Philippines, via kiaphilippines.com.
Kia Soluto
1.4 L MT variant
- SRP
- ₱748,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱13,017
Photo: MG Motor Philippines, via mgmotor.com.ph.
MG 5
1.5L Core MT variant
- SRP
- ₱698,888
- Est. monthly
- ₱12,162
How they differ
- The MG 5 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱698,888, which is ₱49,112 (7%) below the Kia Soluto at ₱748,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the 5 is estimated at ₱12,162 a month against ₱13,017 for the Soluto, a difference of ₱855 a month.
- The 5 makes more power (114 PS against 95 PS for the Soluto).
- The 5 has more torque (150 Nm against 132 Nm for the Soluto).
- The 5 has the larger engine (1,498 cc against 1,368 cc for the Soluto).
- The 5 is the longer vehicle (4,601 mm against 4,300 mm for the Soluto).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kia Soluto1.4 L MT, ₱748,000 | MG 51.5L Core MT, ₱698,888 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 1.4L inline-4 gasoline, Dual CVVT (Kappa) | 1.5L DVVT petrol |
| Displacement (differs) | 1368 cc | 1498 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 95 PS | 114 PS |
| Power peak | 6000 rpm | 6000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 132 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 4,000 | 4,500 |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain (differs) | FWD | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4300 mm | 4601 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1700 mm | 1818 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1460 mm | 1489 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 150 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 1036 kg | 1185 kg |
| Turning radius (differs) | 5.2 m | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | 43 L | 45 L |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 475 L | 512 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Coupled torsion beam axle | Torsion bar |
| Front brake | Disc | Disc |
| Rear brake | Drum | Drum |
| Tyres (differs) | n/a | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheels (differs) | 14" steel with wheel cap | 15-inch steel with cover |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags (differs) | 2 | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 2-DIN audio | 10-inch touchscreen |
| Headlight (differs) | Halogen | n/a |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 5 years or 160,000 km (private use) | 5 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first |
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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.



