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MG MG3 vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (15,400 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG3 or Toyota Prius?

MG MG3 vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

MG MG3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Toyota Prius

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the MG MG3 with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

Prius

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 Toyota Prius offers somewhat more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the MG MG3 takes 8 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

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 visibly lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 383 kg.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG3 carries a bit more – 448 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 73 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius is decisively ahead 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 £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 72 - 86 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
100 - 137 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
-
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
373 - 448 kg
Payload
365 - 375 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
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Power HP
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
148 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
MG
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the MG MG3?

The MG MG3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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