Underrated sedans: MG 5 vs. Changan Alsvin
Sedans have been the common vehicle of choice for first-time car buyers because they are affordable and easy to drive.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
How much is the MG 5?
Pricing for the MG 5 ranges from P658,888 to P938,888.How much is Changan Alsvin?
Pricing for Changan Alsvin ranges from P579,000 to P679,000.It's a good thing that the local market has been swamped with a wide range of options from various manufacturers. Of course, competition favors the consumers.
If you're in the market for a new (or first) car, two of the most affordable and reliable options are Changan Alsvin and MG 5.
Both vehicles sport a traditional sedan look. The MG 5 is equipped with LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps (DRLs), auto folding side mirrors, and rear glass defogger. Meanwhile, the Changan Alsvin comes standard with projector halogen headlamps, chrome grille, and side mirror repeaters.
On the inside, the MG 5 and Changan Alsvin are both equipped with leather seats. The MG 5 features a 10-inch color display touchscreen, while the Changan Alsvin has a seven-inch touchscreen. Both cars come with Bluetooth and USB connectivity.
The MG 5's high-performance engine is mated to a CVT with manual mode, while the Changan Alsvin's engine is paired with a five-speed dual clutch transmission.
The MG 5 and the Changan Alsvin may not have as many safety and security features as other popular (and more expensive) sedans, but they are fairly useful given the vehicles' low price. The sedans are both equipped with anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), reverse camera, rear parking sensor, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and child lock. The MG 5 comes with additional features such as cornering brake control (CBC), brake assist (BA), auto hold brake, and electric parking brake. Meanwhile, the Changan Alsin has blind spot view camera and monitor.
The specs of the top trims of the MG 5 and Changan Alsvin are listed on the chart below so you can further compare the two affordable sedans.
SPECIFICATIONS |
MG 5 CVT Alpha |
Changan Alsvin DCT Platinum |
Length (mm) |
4,601 |
4,390 |
Width (mm) |
1,818 |
1,725 |
Height (mm) |
1,489 |
1,490 |
Wheelbase (mm) |
2,680 |
2,535 |
Kerb Weight (kg) |
1,230 |
1,115 |
Luggage Capacity (L) |
512 |
382 |
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) |
45 |
40 |
Engine |
1.5-liter Inline-Four Cylinder DOHC 16V DVVT |
1.5-liter Naturally Aspirated |
Displacement (cc) |
1,498 |
1,480 |
Maximum Power (ps/rpm) |
114/6,000 |
107/5,500 |
Maximum Torque (Nm/rpm) |
150/4,500 |
145/3,500-4,500 |
Transmission |
CVT with Manual Mode |
Five-Speed Dual Clutch (Wet Type) |
Suspension |
Front: MacPherson Strut Rear: Torsion Beam |
Front: MacPherson Rear: Torsion Beam |
Brakes |
Front: Ventilated Disc Rear: Solid Disc |
Front: Ventilated Disc Rear: Drum |
Steering System |
Three-Mode EPS |
EPS |
Wheel |
Two-Tone 16-inch Alloy |
15-inch Alloy |
Tire |
205/55R16 |
185/55R15 |
Headlamps |
LED Projector with Leveling, Automatic On/Off |
Projector Halogen Type with Up/Down Adjustment |
Daytime Running Lamps |
LED |
LED |
Seat Material |
MG Leather Style |
Leather |
Driver Seat Adjustment |
Six-way Power |
Six-way Manual |
Air-Conditioning |
Electric |
Manual |
Reading Lamp |
Rear |
Front |
Sunroof |
With |
With |
Multimedia System |
10-inch Color Display Touchscreen with Bluetooth and USB Connectivity |
Seven-inch Touchscreen with Bluetooth and USB Connectivity |
Speakers |
Six |
Four |
Cruise Control |
With |
With |
Airbags |
Driver, Front Passenger, Side, and Curtain |
Driver and Front Passenger |
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) |
With |
With |
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) |
With |
With |
Cornering Brake Control (CBC) |
With |
Without |
Brake Assist (BA) |
With |
Without |
Auto Hold Brake |
With |
Without |
Electric Parking Brake |
With |
Without |
Reverse Camera |
With |
With Auxiliary Lines |
Blind Spot View Camera and Monitor |
Without |
With |
Rear Parking Sensor |
With |
Three-Eye |
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
With |
With |
Child Lock |
With |
With |
Body Colors |
Moon White, Meteorite Black, Carbon Gray, Extreme Speed Red, Morning Gold, and Laser Blue |
Glory Red, Deep Blue, pearl Black, Silver Gray, and Snow White |
PRICE |
P938,888 |
P679,000 |
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Length
4601 mm
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3995 mm
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4475 mm
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4420 mm
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4300 mm
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Width
1818 mm
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1735 mm
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1706 mm
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1730 mm
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1700 mm
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Height
1489 mm
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1515 mm
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1469 mm
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1475 mm
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1460 mm
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Power
112
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82
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89
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98
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94
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Torque
150 Nm
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113 Nm
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132 Nm
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123 Nm
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132 Nm
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Front Brake Type
Ventilated Discs
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Ventilated Discs
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Ventilated Discs
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Ventilated Discs
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Discs
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Rear Brake Type
Drums
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Drums
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Drums
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Drums
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Drums
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Alloy Wheels
No
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No
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No
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No
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No
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Headlamp Type
Halogen
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Halogen
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Halogen
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Halogen
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Halogen
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Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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