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Kia Sportage vs MG MG3 – Which model is better for everyday use?

Two cars, one duel: Kia Sportage meets MG MG3.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

Sportage @ Kia Corporation

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

MG MG3 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 15400 £, while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £. That’s a price difference of around 14742 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: MG MG3 manages with 4.40 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

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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 Kia Sportage has a a bit edge – offering 239 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the MG MG3 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs barely noticeable better – reaching 203 km/h, while the MG MG3 tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls convincingly stronger with 320 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 172 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, MG MG3 is distinct lighter – 1237 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 315 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers convincingly more room – 587 L compared to 293 L. That’s a difference of about 294 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs clearly better – up to 1776 L, which is about 793 L more than the MG MG3.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage evident takes the win – 580 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 132 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Kia Sportage shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £30,200
Sportage @ Kia Corporation

Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 239 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 7.9 L
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Kia Sportage

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The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.

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MG MG3

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Price
15400 - 21400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
132 - 180 g/km
co2
100 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Curb weight
1237 - 1285 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
293 L
Length
4540 mm
Length
4113 mm
Width
1865 mm
Width
1797 mm
Height
1645 mm
Height
1502 mm
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Max trunk capacity
983 L
Payload
543 - 580 kg
Payload
373 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 185 km/h
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Torque
148 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1598 cm3
Engine capacity
1490 - 1495 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
MG

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Is the Kia Sportage offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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