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MG MGS9 vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (299 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MGS9 or VW Passat?

MG MGS9 vs VW Passat: Key differences

MG MGS9

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
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VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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:

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.

VW Passat is marginally cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the MG MGS9 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,100 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the MG MGS9 with 2.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Passat offers markedly more range – reaching up to 135 km, about 35 km more than the MG MGS9.

Passat

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 barely more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the MG MGS9 takes 9.6 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat delivers very slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 10 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, VW Passat is visibly lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 2,160 kg. The difference is around 587 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers significantly more boot space – 690 L compared to 332 L. That’s a difference of about 358 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries barely more – 577 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat 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 £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 124 - 135 km
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Reviews MG MGS9

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VW Passat

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Reviews VW Passat

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Voller
28 May 2026, 16:12:12

That's just a Passat. Too expensive in my opinion, but it's up to each person to decide whether to throw their money into VW's maw. The car itself is somehow a legend.

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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 41,800 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
100 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
54 g/km
co2
28 - 153 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,160 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
332 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,967 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
557 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
299 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
390 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
220 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B
Brand
MG
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the MG MGS9 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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