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MG MG3 vs KGM Tivoli comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (15,400 £ vs 16,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG3 or KGM Tivoli?

MG MG3 vs KGM Tivoli: Key differences

MG MG3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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KGM Tivoli

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly more trunk space
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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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

MG MG3 is marginally cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the KGM Tivoli costs 16,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 857 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MG3 uses 4.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the KGM Tivoli with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

Tivoli

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 MG3 offers moderately more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 31 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the KGM Tivoli delivers substantially more torque with 280 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 132 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 only slightly lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 1,300 kg. The difference is around 63 kg.

Looking at boot space, the KGM Tivoli offers visibly more boot space – 395 L compared to 293 L. That’s a difference of about 102 L.

When it comes to payload, the KGM Tivoli carries a bit more – 503 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 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

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.

KGM Tivoli

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Price
16,300 - 27,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 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
100 - 137 g/km
co2
162 - 192 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Curb weight
1,300 - 1,417 kg
Trunk capacity
293 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
373 - 448 kg
Payload
473 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
148 Nm
Torque
260 - 280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
Brand
MG
Brand
KGM
What drive types are available for the MG MG3?

The MG MG3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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