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MG MGS9 vs Volvo XC60 comparison

Compare performance (299 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 58,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MGS9 or Volvo XC60?

MG MGS9 vs Volvo XC60: Key differences

MG MGS9

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more electric range
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Volvo XC60

4.7 (7 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Volvo XC60 costs 58,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,715 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC60 uses 1.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the MG MGS9 with 2.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the MG MGS9 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 100 km, about 21 km more than the Volvo XC60.

XC60

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC60 offers markedly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 299 HP. That’s roughly 107 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC60 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the MG MGS9 takes 9.6 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC60 delivers clearly more torque with 669 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 279 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.

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

In terms of curb weight, Volvo XC60 is barely lighter – 2,150 kg compared to 2,160 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

When it comes to payload, the MG MGS9 carries marginally more – 557 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo XC60 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 £58,300
XC60

Volvo XC60

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 335 - 406 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 79 km
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MG MGS9
Volvo XC60

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 41,800 £
Price
58,300 - 71,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
100 km
Electric Range
79 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
54 g/km
co2
59 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,160 kg
Curb weight
2,150 kg
Trunk capacity
332 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,967 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
557 kg
Payload
510 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
299 HP
Power HP
335 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
390 Nm
Torque
589 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
220 kW
Power kW
247 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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