William Stopford
Toyota, Chery among brands unable to meet fuel economy claims in real-world testing
The latest round of fuel economy and CO2 emission testing by the AAA has seen some popular vehicles fall short of their official claims.
27 Days Ago
Land Rover Discovery Sport vs MG HS
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles
2026 Land Rover Discovery Sport - Dynamic S
2.0 L, 9-speed auto, SUV, Petrol, 4x4
From $73,595
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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2025 MG HS - Vibe
1.5 L, 7-speed auto, SUV, Petrol, FWD
From $33,990
excl. on-roads
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Overview
Variant
Dynamic S
Variant
Vibe
Body type
SUV
Body type
SUV
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
1.5 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.1 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.9 / 100 km
Power and torque
147kW / 320Nm
Power and torque
125kW / 275Nm
827km
797km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
10 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
1.5 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
827km
797km
Power
147kW at 4500 rpm
Power
125kW
Torque
320Nm at 1200 rpm
Torque
275Nm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
9.2 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Transmission
9 SP Automatic
Transmission
7 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
67 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
8.1 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.9 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
10.1 / 100km
Urban efficiency
8.9 / 100km
Highway efficiency
6.9 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.8 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
188g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
156g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
10 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
10 year / 250,000 km
Service interval
—
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
4597 mm
Length
4655 mm
Height
1727 mm
Height
1655 mm
Width
1904 mm
Width
1890 mm
Ground clearance unladen
212 mm
Ground clearance unladen
180 mm
Front track
1625 mm
Front track
—
Rear track
1631 mm
Rear track
—
Wheelbase
2741 mm
Wheelbase
2765 mm
Boot space
157 L
Boot space
507 L
Kerb weight
4209 kg
Kerb weight
3494 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2700 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2060 kg
Tare weight
1867 kg
Tare weight
1554 kg
Braked towing capacity
2000 kg
Braked towing capacity
1500 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
235/60 R18 107V
Front tyres
215/60 R18
Front rims
8.0x18
Front rims
—
Rear tyres
235/60 R18 107V
Rear tyres
215/60 R18
Rear rims
8.0x18
Rear rims
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
5 Stars
Number of airbags
8
Number of airbags
7
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor includes display, active without turn signal and includes collision avoidance
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
no
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
Alarm
Four wheel drive type
Full And Part-Time
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
24.9°
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
28.3°
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Standard
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
2
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
11.40 ”
Display screen size
12.30 ”
Seat material
Leather
Seat material
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning zones
2
Air conditioning zones
—
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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