MG ZS vs Volkswagen Tiguan
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| MGZS | VolkswagenTiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | August 2024 | January 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Petrol, Hybrid | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Diesel |
| Power | 113–193 bhp | 128–268 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 8.7–12.5 s | 7.2–10.2 s (better) |
| Top speed | 104–111 mph | 124–134 mph (better) |
| Engine or motors | Petrol: 1,495 cc naturally aspirated four-cylinder, 115 PS (85 kW). Hybrid+: 1,498 cc four-cylinder, 102 PS (75 kW), with a 136 PS (100 kW) traction motor, 196 PS (145 kW) combined; bhp converted from MG's PS figures | 1.5-litre four-cylinder eTSI petrol with 48V mild hybrid (130 or 150 PS), 1.5 TSI eHybrid plug-in hybrid (204 or 272 PS system output) and 2.0-litre TDI diesel (150 PS); bhp converted from Volkswagen's PS figures |
| Torque | 148 Nm (petrol); 465 Nm combined (Hybrid+), 250 Nm from the motor | 220 Nm (130 PS), 250 Nm (150 PS eTSI), 350 Nm system (204 PS eHybrid), 360 Nm (TDI) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual (petrol); 3-speed automatic (Hybrid+) | 7-speed DSG (eTSI and TDI) or 6-speed DSG (eHybrid) |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | – | 72–75 miles |
| Battery | 0.92 kWh | 19.7 kWh (better) |
| Fastest charging | – | 40 kW |
| Economy (WLTP) | 43.5–55.4 mpg | 46.4–188.1 mpg (better) |
| Range detail | Hybrid+ battery: 1.83 kWh nominal, 0.92 kWh usable, lithium nickel manganese (NCM) | WLTP electric range: 72–75 miles combined, 88–90 miles city (204 PS eHybrid, by trim); 72 miles combined, 87 miles city (272 PS eHybrid) |
| Charging | – | 19.7 kWh battery on eHybrids; up to 11 kW AC (2 h 30 min to full) and 40 kW DC (5–80% in about 26 minutes) |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 43.5 mpg (petrol), 55.4 mpg (Hybrid+); fuel tank 55 litres (petrol) or 41 litres (Hybrid+) | WLTP combined: 47.6–47.7 mpg (130 PS), 44.6–46.4 mpg (150 PS), 170.8–188.1 mpg plus 13.5–14.1 kWh/62 miles (204 PS eHybrid), 173.3–173.9 mpg plus 13.8 kWh/62 miles (272 PS eHybrid), 50.7–52.2 mpg (TDI); depends on trim |
| CO2 emissions | 145 g/km (petrol), 115 g/km (Hybrid+), WLTP | 135–144 g/km (eTSI), 142–146 g/km (TDI), 34–38 g/km (eHybrid), WLTP combined |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 443 litres | 652 litres (better) |
| Length | 4,430 mm | 4,539 mm |
| Width | 1,818 mm | 1,842 mm |
| Weight | From 1,260 kg | From 1,598 kg |
| Boot | 443 litres (liquid) with the rear seats up, 1,457 litres folded | 652 litres (eTSI and TDI) or 490 litres (eHybrid) to the height of the rear seat backrest; 1,650 or 1,486 litres with the rear seats folded |
| Towing | 500 kg braked or unbraked; 50 kg (petrol) or 75 kg (Hybrid+) tow ball load | Up to 1,600 kg braked (130 PS), 1,800 kg (150 PS and 204 PS eHybrid), 2,000 kg (272 PS eHybrid and TDI) |
| Size | 4,430 mm long, 1,818 mm wide without mirrors (MG's brochure swaps the mirror labels; 2,087 mm with mirrors), 1,613 mm high; 2,610 mm wheelbase; turning circle 10.64 m (petrol) or 10.51 m (Hybrid+); kerb weight 1,260 kg (petrol), 1,410 kg (Hybrid+ SE), 1,420 kg (Hybrid+ Trophy) | 4,539 mm long, 1,842 mm wide (1,859 mm R-Line, excluding mirrors), 1,658 mm high; 2,677–2,679 mm wheelbase; 11.7 m turning circle; weight is Volkswagen's unladen figure with driver, 1,598 kg (eTSI) to 1,879 kg (272 PS eHybrid) |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation and 7-inch driver display; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; 360° camera on Hybrid+ Trophy | 12.9-inch MIB4 touchscreen (1,920 x 1,080) as standard, 15-inch (2,240 x 1,260) optional on Style and standard on Black Edition; 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro; driving experience switch with OLED display |
| Driver assistance | MG Pilot: active emergency braking, lane keep assist, blind zone detection with lane change assist, rear cross traffic alert, intelligent speed limit assist; adaptive cruise control on Hybrid+ | IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlights and DCC Pro adaptive chassis control optional (DCC Pro not on diesel) |
| Warranty | 7 years or 80,000 miles | 3 years or 60,000 miles; high-voltage battery 8 years or 100,000 miles (eHybrid) |
