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MG MGS9 vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (299 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MGS9 or Hyundai Santa Fe?

MG MGS9 vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

MG MGS9

  • markedly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
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Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • significantly 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.

MG MGS9 is markedly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,166 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MGS9 uses 2.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the MG MGS9 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 100 km, about 46 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the MG MGS9 offers barely more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the MG MGS9 takes 9.6 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MGS9 delivers only slightly more torque with 390 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

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 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is a bit lighter – 1,920 kg compared to 2,160 kg. The difference is around 240 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers significantly more boot space – 704 L compared to 332 L. That’s a difference of about 372 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries slightly more – 665 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MGS9 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £38,600
MGS9

MG MGS9

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 299 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 100 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 41,800 £
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
100 km
Electric Range
54 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 g/km
co2
90 - 162 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 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,160 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
332 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,967 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
557 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
299 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
390 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
220 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
MG
Brand
Hyundai
What drivetrain options does the MG MGS9 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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