MG ZS vs VW Polo – Which car suits you better?

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

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 Polo has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17000 £, while the MG ZS costs 18000 £. That’s a price difference of around 990 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG ZS manages with 5 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the VW Polo with 5.10 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

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 Polo has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 207 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the MG ZS takes 8.70 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Polo performs noticeable better – reaching 240 km/h, while the MG ZS tops out at 179 km/h. The difference is around 61 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Polo pulls significantly stronger with 320 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 172 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the VW Polo is to a small extent lighter – 1143 kg compared to 1330 kg. The difference is around 187 kg.

In terms of boot space, the MG ZS offers clearly perceptible more room – 443 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 92 L.

In maximum load capacity, the MG ZS performs distinct better – up to 1457 L, which is about 332 L more than the VW Polo.

When it comes to payload, MG ZS slight takes the win – 470 kg compared to 457 kg. That’s a difference of about 13 kg.

All in all, the VW Polo shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.