MG MG3 vs Toyota GR Yaris
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| MGMG3 | ToyotaGR Yaris | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2024 | March 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Petrol, Hybrid | Petrol |
| Power | 113–191 bhp | 276 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 8–10.8 s | 5.2 s (better) |
| Top speed | 106–115 mph | 142 mph (better) |
| 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 | 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol (G16E-GTS), 1,618 cc, single-scroll ball-bearing turbo, direct and port injection; 276 bhp (280 DIN hp, 206 kW) at 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 148 Nm (petrol); 425 Nm combined (Hybrid+), 250 Nm from the motor | 390 Nm at 3,250–4,600 rpm (Toyota UK site and 2024 launch release; Toyota's January 2026 press specifications list 345 Nm) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual (petrol); 3-speed automatic (Hybrid+) | 6-speed intelligent manual (iMT), or 8-speed Gazoo Racing Direct Automatic (GR-DAT) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | GR-Four permanent all-wheel drive with an electronically controlled multi-plate coupling; Torsen limited-slip differentials front and rear |
| Range and charging | ||
| Battery | 0.92 kWh | – |
| Economy (WLTP) | 46.3–64.2 mpg (better) | 29.7–32.4 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: 32.0–32.4 mpg (manual), 29.4–29.7 mpg (automatic); 50-litre fuel tank |
| CO2 emissions | 137 g/km (petrol), 100 g/km (Hybrid+), WLTP | 197 g/km (manual), 215 g/km (automatic), WLTP combined |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 (better) | 4 |
| Boot | 293 litres (better) | 174 litres |
| Length | 4,113 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,797 mm | 1,805 mm |
| Weight | From 1,162 kg | From 1,280 kg |
| Boot | 293 litres with the rear seats up (MG Europe); MG UK doesn't publish a figure | 174 litres (VDA) with the rear seats in place |
| Towing | 500 kg braked or unbraked; 50 kg tow ball load | – |
| 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) | 3,995 mm long, 1,805 mm wide, 1,455 mm high; 2,560 mm wheelbase; 124 mm ground clearance; 5.31 m turning radius (tyres); drag coefficient 0.352; kerb weight 1,280–1,305 kg (manual), 1,300–1,325 kg (automatic) |
| 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 | Toyota Smart Connect+ with 8-inch touchscreen, cloud and embedded navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; 12.3-inch digital driver's display |
| Driver assistance | MG Pilot: active emergency braking, cruise control; rear cross traffic alert and blind zone detection with lane change assist on Hybrid+ Trophy | Third-generation Toyota Safety Sense as standard, with over-the-air updates |
| Warranty | 7 years or 80,000 miles | – |
