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Fiat Ducato vs MG MG3 comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 15,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Ducato or MG MG3?

Fiat Ducato vs MG MG3: Key differences

Fiat Ducato

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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably 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

Ducato

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the Fiat Ducato costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,903 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MG3 uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Fiat Ducato with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

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 MG MG3 offers markedly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Ducato delivers significantly more torque with 350 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 202 Nm more.

Ducato

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: MG MG3 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG3 is considerably lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 2,125 kg. The difference is around 888 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries substantially more – 2,020 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,572 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG3 stands well ahead of its rival 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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The Fiat Ducato is a no-nonsense workhorse that turns practicality into an artform, with a cavernous, flexible load area and predictable, car-like driving manners that make long days behind the wheel far less tedious. It’s equally at home with a tradesman’s kit or a camper conversion, offering sensible packaging, easy servicing and the sort of reliability that keeps surprises—and down-time—to a minimum.

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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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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
34,300 - 43,900 £
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
198 - 217 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
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,125 - 2,230 kg
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
650 - 2,020 kg
Payload
373 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 140 HP
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
320 - 350 Nm
Torque
148 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 103 kW
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Fiat
Brand
MG
What drive types are available for the Fiat Ducato?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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