Kia Niro vs MG HS/EHS – Which car suits you better?

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

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

MG HS/EHS has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24000 £, while the Kia Niro costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 5143 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG HS/EHS manages with 0.50 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Kia Niro with 2.40 L. The difference is about 1.90 L per 100 km.

As for range, the MG HS/EHS performs evident better – achieving up to 100 km, about 38 km more than the Kia Niro.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the MG HS/EHS has a noticeable edge – offering 272 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 92 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG HS/EHS is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.80 s, while the Kia Niro takes 9.90 s. That’s about 3.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the MG HS/EHS performs slight better – reaching 195 km/h, while the Kia Niro tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG HS/EHS pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 350 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm difference.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Kia Niro is somewhat lighter – 1474 kg compared to 1625 kg. The difference is around 151 kg.

In terms of boot space, the MG HS/EHS offers a bit more room – 507 L compared to 451 L. That’s a difference of about 56 L.

In maximum load capacity, the MG HS/EHS performs slight better – up to 1484 L, which is about 39 L more than the Kia Niro.

When it comes to payload, Kia Niro to a small extent takes the win – 466 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

All in all, the MG HS/EHS shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.