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Hyundai Tucson vs MG MG3 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (31,300 £ vs 15,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or MG MG3?

Hyundai Tucson vs MG MG3: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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MG MG3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly 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

Tucson

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 Hyundai Tucson costs 31,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the MG MG3 with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

MG3

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai Tucson offers clearly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the MG MG3 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers clearly more torque with 379 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 231 Nm more.

Tucson

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG3 is markedly lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 305 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers clearly more boot space – 620 L compared to 293 L. That’s a difference of about 327 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries somewhat more – 545 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Tucson holds a decisive overall lead 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 £31,300
Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 63 - 70 km
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Reviews Hyundai Tucson

4.7 (8 Reviews)
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Tommy Eriksson
8 Jul 2026, 08:18:44

Very comfortable car to drive, easy to get in and out of, feels safer sitting higher up, nice design. Feels good now but we'll see how it is in the winter.

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Mike bird
29 Mar 2026, 15:20:07

Good car would have been better if it was all electric this PHEV is not a lot of good and there is so much that can go wrong . Expensive with the luxury road tax .

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Arvanitis Dimitri
12 Oct 2025, 14:52:44

It’s our second Tucson — a diesel manual and a petrol automatic. I can only confirm that our next one in 2027 will be 99.9% a Tucson again. Gorgeous, pleasant, economical and sporty. Top choice.

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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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5 (1 Reviews)
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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
31,300 - 48,800 £
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 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
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
co2
100 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
293 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
373 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
148 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
MG
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Tucson?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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