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MG MGS9 vs KGM Rexton comparison

Compare performance (299 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MGS9 or KGM Rexton?

MG MGS9 vs KGM Rexton: Key differences

MG MGS9

  • very slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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KGM Rexton

  • very slightly lighter
  • substantially 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

MG MGS9 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the KGM Rexton costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,572 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MGS9 uses 2.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the KGM Rexton with 8.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.8 L/100km.

Rexton

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 visibly more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 97 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MGS9 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 9.6 s, while the KGM Rexton takes 10.6 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the KGM Rexton delivers slightly more torque with 441 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 51 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, KGM Rexton is very slightly lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,160 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.

Looking at boot space, the KGM Rexton offers substantially more boot space – 784 L compared to 332 L. That’s a difference of about 452 L.

When it comes to payload, the KGM Rexton carries clearly more – 845 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 288 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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KGM Rexton

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 41,800 £
Price
41,100 - 50,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.2 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
100 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
54 g/km
co2
216 - 219 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,160 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,105 kg
Trunk capacity
332 L
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,967 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
557 kg
Payload
730 - 845 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
299 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
390 Nm
Torque
441 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
220 kW
Power kW
149 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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