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MG MGS9 vs Geely Starray comparison

Compare performance (299 HP vs 262 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MGS9 or Geely Starray?

MG MGS9 vs Geely Starray: Key differences

MG MGS9

  • somewhat more power
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Geely Starray

  • markedly cheaper
  • visibly more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

MGS9

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Geely Starray is markedly cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the MG MGS9 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,285 £.

As for electric range, the Geely Starray offers visibly more range – reaching up to 136 km, about 36 km more than the MG MGS9.

Starray

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 MGS9 offers somewhat more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 262 HP. That’s roughly 37 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Geely Starray is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the MG MGS9 takes 9.6 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: MG MGS9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Geely Starray is noticeably lighter – 1,730 kg compared to 2,160 kg. The difference is around 430 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Geely Starray offers visibly more boot space – 528 L compared to 332 L. That’s a difference of about 196 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MGS9 carries visibly more – 557 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 122 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Geely Starray 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 £28,300
Starray

Geely Starray

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 262 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 136 km
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MG MGS9

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 41,800 £
Price
28,300 - 32,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
100 km
Electric Range
83 - 136 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
54 g/km
co2
33 - 54 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,160 kg
Curb weight
1,730 - 1,815 kg
Trunk capacity
332 L
Trunk capacity
528 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,967 mm
Width
1,905 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
557 kg
Payload
435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
299 HP
Power HP
262 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
390 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
220 kW
Power kW
193 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
MG
Brand
Geely
What drivetrain options does the MG MGS9 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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