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MG ZS vs Renault Trafic Bus – Which model is better for everyday use?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether MG ZS or Renault Trafic Bus fits your lifestyle better.

MG ZS

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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Renault Trafic Bus

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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 ZS has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18000 £, while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 38200 £. That’s a price difference of around 20248 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: MG ZS manages with 5 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.70 L. The difference is about 1.70 L per 100 km.

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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 MG ZS has a somewhat edge – offering 197 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG ZS is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 8.70 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.60 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Renault Trafic Bus performs barely noticeable better – reaching 180 km/h, while the MG ZS tops out at 179 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Renault Trafic Bus pulls significantly stronger with 380 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 232 Nm difference.

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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: Renault Trafic Bus offers clearly more seating capacity – 9 vs 5.

In curb weight, MG ZS is convincingly lighter – 1330 kg compared to 2031 kg. The difference is around 701 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Trafic Bus performs clearly better – up to 4000 L, which is about 2543 L more than the MG ZS.

When it comes to payload, Renault Trafic Bus convincingly takes the win – 982 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 512 kg.

Who wins the race?

The MG ZS proves to be slightly ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
MG ZS is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

MG ZS
Renault Trafic Bus

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MG ZS

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 197 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 6.5 L
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MG ZS

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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The MG ZS arrives as a cheeky and practical choice for shoppers who want SUV style and family-friendly space without blowing the budget. It may not pretend to be premium, but with sensible equipment, easy-to-live-with driving manners and surprising value, it makes a persuasive case for anyone after sensible transport with a bit of personality.

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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18000 - 24000 £
Price
38200 - 54400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
113 - 145 g/km
co2
175 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
41 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1330 - 1420 kg
Curb weight
2031 - 2352 kg
Trunk capacity
443 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4430 mm
Length
5080 - 5480 mm
Width
1818 mm
Width
1956 mm
Height
1635 mm
Height
1973 - 1974 mm
Max trunk capacity
1457 L
Max trunk capacity
3200 - 4000 L
Payload
375 - 470 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 197 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 12.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
168 - 179 km/h
Max Speed
161 - 180 km/h
Torque
148 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 145 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1495 - 1498 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
MG
Brand
Renault

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What drive types are available for the MG ZS?

The MG ZS is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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