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BYD Han vs MG MG3 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 15,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or MG MG3?

BYD Han vs MG MG3: Key differences

BYD Han

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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MG MG3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Han

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

MG MG3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,740 £.

MG3

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Han offers clearly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 323 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the MG MG3 takes 8 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Han delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 552 Nm more.

Han

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG3 is clearly lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 1,088 kg.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG3 carries clearly more – 448 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 113 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Han sits just ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £59,200
Han

BYD Han

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 521 km
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BYD Han

The BYD Han is a sleek, cinematic fastback saloon that pairs dramatic styling with a surprisingly plush cabin and a genuinely high-tech feel. It undercuts established rivals on price while delivering composed handling, generous equipment and long-legged electric confidence — a car that will make badge-conscious buyers sit up and take notice.

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Reviews BYD Han

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MG MG3

The MG3 is a cheeky city hatch that pairs bold, youthful styling with sprightly handling for drivers who want personality on a budget. Its cabin is bright and cleverly packaged, offering sensible space and a fun-to-drive character that turns mundane commutes into something a bit more enjoyable.

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Giorgio catacchio
20 Sept 2025, 00:08:28

I've owned the MG3 Hybrid for a year — I travel a lot, never a dull moment; comes fully loaded as standard, incredible acceleration, etc.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
100 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
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Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,995 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
373 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
148 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
BYD
Brand
MG
Is the BYD Han offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Han is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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