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MG MGS9 vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (299 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MGS9 or Kia Sorento?

MG MGS9 vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

MG MGS9

  • markedly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
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Kia Sorento

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  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • significantly 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

MGS9

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

MG MGS9 is markedly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,743 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MGS9 uses 2.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Kia Sorento with 3.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the MG MGS9 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 100 km, about 45 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Sorento

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 marginally 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 Kia Sorento is slightly 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 Kia Sorento delivers somewhat more torque with 440 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

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 7 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is somewhat lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,160 kg. The difference is around 305 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers significantly more boot space – 705 L compared to 332 L. That’s a difference of about 373 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries somewhat more – 685 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 128 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MGS9 comes out clearly 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.

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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
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
100 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
54 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,160 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
332 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,967 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
557 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
299 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
390 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
220 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
MG
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the MG MGS9 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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