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BYD Tang vs MG MG3 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 15,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or MG MG3?

BYD Tang vs MG MG3: Key differences

BYD Tang

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

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

MG MG3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,865 £.

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 Tang offers substantially 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 Tang is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the MG MG3 takes 8 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers clearly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 532 Nm more.

Tang

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG3 is significantly lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 1,393 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG3 offers moderately more boot space – 293 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 58 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries noticeably more – 575 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 127 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG3 is slightly ahead 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 £15,400
MG3

MG MG3

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 194 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
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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
64,300 £
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
530 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
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
293 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
575 kg
Payload
373 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
148 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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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
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
BYD
Brand
MG
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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