MG MG3 vs Suzuki Swift
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| MGMG3 | SuzukiSwift | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2024 | April 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Petrol, Hybrid | Mild hybrid |
| Power | 113–191 bhp (better) | 82 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 8–10.8 s (better) | 11.9–13.6 s |
| Top speed | 106–115 mph (better) | 99–106 mph |
| Engine or motors | Petrol: 1,495 cc naturally aspirated four-cylinder, 115 PS (85 kW). Hybrid+: 1,498 cc Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder, 102 PS (75 kW), with a 136 PS (100 kW) motor, 194 PS (143 kW) combined; bhp converted from MG's PS figures | 1.2-litre three-cylinder Z12E petrol with mild hybrid, 82 PS (61 kW) at 5,700 rpm; bhp converted from kW |
| Torque | 148 Nm (petrol); 425 Nm combined (Hybrid+), 250 Nm from the motor | 112 Nm at 4,500 rpm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual (petrol); 3-speed automatic (Hybrid+) | 5-speed manual or CVT automatic (2WD); 5-speed manual with ALLGRIP |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive; ALLGRIP four-wheel drive on Ultra |
| Range and charging | ||
| Battery | 0.92 kWh | – |
| Economy (WLTP) | 46.3–64.2 mpg | 57.6–64.2 mpg |
| Range detail | Hybrid+ battery: 1.83 kWh nominal, 0.92 kWh usable, lithium nickel manganese (NCM) | – |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 46.3 mpg (petrol), 64.2 mpg (Hybrid+); fuel tank 45 litres (petrol) or 36 litres (Hybrid+) | WLTP combined: 64.2 mpg (manual), 60.1 mpg (CVT), 57.6 mpg (ALLGRIP) |
| CO2 emissions | 137 g/km (petrol), 100 g/km (Hybrid+), WLTP | 99–110 g/km (WLTP combined) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 293 litres (better) | 265 litres |
| Length | 4,113 mm | 3,860 mm |
| Width | 1,797 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Weight | From 1,162 kg | From 949 kg |
| Boot | 293 litres with the rear seats up (MG Europe); MG UK doesn't publish a figure | 265 litres (VDA) with the rear seats up, 589 litres with them folded |
| Towing | 500 kg braked or unbraked; 50 kg tow ball load | 1,000 kg braked, 400 kg unbraked |
| Size | 4,113 mm long, 1,797 mm wide without mirrors (2,014 mm with), 1,502 mm high; 2,570 mm wheelbase; 10.5 m turning circle; kerb weight 1,162 kg (petrol), 1,298 kg (Hybrid+ SE), 1,308 kg (Hybrid+ Trophy) | 3,860 mm long, 1,735 mm wide, 1,495 mm high (1,520 mm ALLGRIP); 2,450 mm wheelbase; 9.6 m turning circle; ground clearance 115 mm (140 mm ALLGRIP); kerb weight with full options 949 kg (manual), 984 kg (CVT), 1,037 kg (ALLGRIP) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation and 7-inch driver display; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; 360° camera on Hybrid+ Trophy | 9-inch display audio with navigation, DAB and wireless smartphone connection |
| Driver assistance | MG Pilot: active emergency braking, cruise control; rear cross traffic alert and blind zone detection with lane change assist on Hybrid+ Trophy | Adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and prevention, blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert, driver monitoring system, traffic sign recognition, high beam assist |
| Safety rating | – | Euro NCAP 3 stars (2024; applies to right-hand-drive 2WD and 4WD variants) |
| Warranty | 7 years or 80,000 miles | – |
