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MG MG3 vs Omoda 9 comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 537 HP), boot space and price (15,400 £ vs 45,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG3 or Omoda 9?

MG MG3 vs Omoda 9: Key differences

MG MG3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Omoda 9

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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:

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

MG MG3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the Omoda 9 costs 45,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,922 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Omoda 9 uses 1.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the MG MG3 with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

MG3

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 Omoda 9 offers considerably more power – delivering 537 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 343 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Omoda 9 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the MG MG3 takes 8 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Omoda 9 delivers clearly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 502 Nm more.

MG3

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG3 is clearly lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 2,270 kg. The difference is around 1,033 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Omoda 9 offers clearly more boot space – 471 L compared to 293 L. That’s a difference of about 178 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG3 carries marginally more – 448 kg compared to 447 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Omoda 9 is clearly superior 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.

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Omoda 9

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 537 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 145 km
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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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Omoda 9

Costs and Consumption
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Price
45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
145 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
100 - 137 g/km
co2
38 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
-
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Curb weight
2,270 kg
Trunk capacity
293 L
Trunk capacity
471 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
373 - 448 kg
Payload
447 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
537 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
148 Nm
Torque
650 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Power kW
395 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

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

The MG MG3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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