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MG ZS vs VW Touran – Differences & prices compared

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

MG ZS

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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VW Touran

5 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

MG ZS has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 18000 £, while the VW Touran costs 35400 £. That’s a price difference of around 17404 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: MG ZS manages with 5 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the MG ZS has a noticeable edge – offering 197 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG ZS is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 8.70 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touran performs slightly better – reaching 209 km/h, while the MG ZS tops out at 179 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Touran pulls convincingly stronger with 360 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 212 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, MG ZS is to a small extent lighter – 1330 kg compared to 1520 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers significantly more room – 834 L compared to 443 L. That’s a difference of about 391 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touran performs noticeable better – up to 1980 L, which is about 523 L more than the MG ZS.

When it comes to payload, VW Touran clearly perceptible takes the win – 601 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Touran proves to be only a minor advantage and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Touran is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

MG ZS
VW Touran

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VW Touran

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 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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VW Touran

5 (1 Reviews)
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The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Reviews MG ZS

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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Reviews VW Touran

5 (1 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
18000 - 24000 £
Price
35400 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 6.5 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
113 - 145 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
41 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1330 - 1420 kg
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity
443 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4430 mm
Length
4527 mm
Width
1818 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1635 mm
Height
1668 mm
Max trunk capacity
1457 L
Max trunk capacity
1980 L
Payload
375 - 470 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 197 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 12.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
168 - 179 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 209 km/h
Torque
148 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 145 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1495 - 1498 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

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