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MG MG3 vs Hongqi HS5 comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (15,400 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG3 or Hongqi HS5?

MG MG3 vs Hongqi HS5: Key differences

MG MG3

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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Hongqi HS5

  • a bit more power
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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

MG3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

MG MG3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the Hongqi HS5 costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,575 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MG3 uses 4.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hongqi HS5 with 9.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5.1 L/100km.

HS5

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 Hongqi HS5 offers a bit more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG3 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Hongqi HS5 takes 8.7 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hongqi HS5 delivers clearly more torque with 340 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 192 Nm more.

MG3

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 terms of curb weight, MG MG3 is substantially lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 568 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG3 offers considerably more boot space – 293 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 293 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hongqi HS5 carries only slightly more – 450 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 2 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG3 is far ahead overall 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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MG MG3

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Reviews MG MG3

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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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Hongqi HS5

Costs and Consumption
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Price
36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
100 - 137 g/km
co2
240 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
64 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Curb weight
1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
293 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
4,760 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,907 mm
Height
-
Height
1,700 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
373 - 448 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
204 km/h
Torque
148 Nm
Torque
340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3
Engine capacity
1,989 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
MG
Brand
Hongqi
What drive types are available for the MG MG3?

The MG MG3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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