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MG ZS vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (197 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (18000 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG ZS or VW Golf?

MG ZS

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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VW Golf

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 VW Golf costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 7204 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the MG ZS with 5 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.

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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 VW Golf has a decisively edge – offering 333 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the MG ZS takes 8.70 s. That’s about 4.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs distinct better – reaching 270 km/h, while the MG ZS tops out at 179 km/h. The difference is around 91 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls significantly stronger with 420 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 272 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, VW Golf is barely noticeable lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1330 kg. The difference is around 23 kg.

In terms of boot space, the MG ZS offers a bit more room – 443 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 62 L.

In maximum load capacity, the MG ZS performs somewhat better – up to 1457 L, which is about 220 L more than the VW Golf.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf hardly perceptible takes the win – 508 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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MG ZS

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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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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18000 - 24000 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
113 - 145 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
41 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1330 - 1420 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
443 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
4430 mm
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1818 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1635 mm
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1457 L
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
375 - 470 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 197 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 12.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
168 - 179 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
148 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 145 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1495 - 1498 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
MG
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VW

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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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