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MG MG3 vs VW Touran comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 150 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 VW Touran?

MG MG3 vs VW Touran: Key differences

MG MG3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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VW Touran

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially 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 VW Touran 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 slightly more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Touran

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 clearly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG3 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.9 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touran delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 212 Nm more.

MG3

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG3 is clearly lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 283 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers substantially more boot space – 834 L compared to 293 L. That’s a difference of about 541 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries visibly more – 601 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 153 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG3 holds a decisive 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 £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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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.

VW Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Reviews VW Touran

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Anders
23 May 2026, 15:27:48

It really is the Swiss Army knife. Six people on holiday at a summer cottage including all their luggage. Or how about four people in the car plus a dishwasher standing in as baggage. Or five people, two of them in child seats plus two strollers in the back. And it's also super comfortable on long trips. You sit well and it has a nice interior. Today there's nothing comparable that can replace it. Oh, and it actually does the 16–17 km/l it's rated for.

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VW Touran

Costs and Consumption
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
100 - 137 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Trunk capacity
293 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
373 - 448 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
148 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
MG
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the MG MG3?

The MG MG3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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