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MG MG3 vs SsangYong Korando comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (15,400 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG3 or SsangYong Korando?

MG MG3 vs SsangYong Korando: Key differences

MG MG3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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SsangYong Korando

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

MG MG3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the SsangYong Korando costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MG3 uses 4.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

Korando

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the MG MG3 offers marginally more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG3 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando delivers substantially more torque with 360 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 212 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 markedly lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers considerably more boot space – 551 L compared to 293 L. That’s a difference of about 258 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Korando carries barely more – 463 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Korando holds a narrow overall lead 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 £27,000
Korando

SsangYong Korando

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 339 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
100 - 137 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 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
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Trunk capacity
293 L
Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
-
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
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Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Payload
373 - 448 kg
Payload
410 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Torque
148 Nm
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
MG
Brand
SsangYong
What drive types are available for the MG MG3?

The MG MG3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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