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VW Golf Variant vs MG MG3 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (28,800 £ vs 15,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf Variant or MG MG3?

VW Golf Variant vs MG MG3: Key differences

VW Golf Variant

  • only slightly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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MG MG3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit 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

Golf Variant

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 VW Golf Variant costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,427 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant uses 4.3 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the MG MG3 with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 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 VW Golf Variant offers only slightly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the MG MG3 takes 8 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf Variant delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 212 Nm more.

Golf Variant

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 a bit lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 1,366 kg. The difference is around 129 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers considerably more boot space – 611 L compared to 293 L. That’s a difference of about 318 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries slightly more – 547 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 99 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant stands well ahead of its rival 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.

from £28,800
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
114 - 159 g/km
co2
100 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Trunk capacity
611 L
Trunk capacity
293 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
509 - 547 kg
Payload
373 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Torque
148 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
VW
Brand
MG
What drive types are available for the VW Golf Variant?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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