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SsangYong Korando vs MG MG3 comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 15,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Korando or MG MG3?

SsangYong Korando vs MG MG3: Key differences

SsangYong Korando

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more trunk space
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MG MG3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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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

Korando

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 MG3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the SsangYong Korando costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,571 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MG3 uses 4.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

MG3

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 MG3 offers very slightly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG3 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando delivers substantially more torque with 360 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 212 Nm more.

Korando

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 terms of curb weight, MG MG3 is clearly lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers considerably more boot space – 551 L compared to 293 L. That’s a difference of about 258 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Korando carries barely more – 463 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Korando is slightly ahead 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.

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Korando

SsangYong Korando

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 339 km
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I've owned the MG3 Hybrid for a year — I travel a lot, never a dull moment; comes fully loaded as standard, incredible acceleration, etc.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
339 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 197 g/km
co2
100 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Trunk capacity
551 L
Trunk capacity
293 L
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Length
-
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 - 463 kg
Payload
373 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Torque
148 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
MG
What drivetrain options does the SsangYong Korando have?

The SsangYong Korando is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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