7
2023 MG 3 review
The MG 3 is the best-selling light car in Australia with a nearly 50 per cent market share – so why is it so controversial to recommend one?
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/clu90boai0000884ddj4y3feg.jpg)
Alborz Fallah
2022 MG MG3 vs 2024 Hyundai i20 Comparison
MG MG3
Hyundai i20
2022 MG
MG3
vs
2024 Hyundai
i20
Select Variants...
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the light category, between scores of 7.1 and 8.2.
0.0
7.0
NA
0.0
Based on the MG MG3 EXCITE (WITH NAVIGATION)
Based on the Hyundai i20
Best suitable for...
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
45L
302 km
40L
276 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$16,490 - $18,490
$34,990 - $35,990
See what others have paid
Save with CarExpert
CarExpert's Take
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unbeatable on price and running costs
- Decent infotainment tech
- Drivetrain is reasonable for urban environments
Misses
- Non-existent ANCAP rating and active safety features
- Noisy cabin
- Ride can be firm on average roads
NA
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$300)
- Premium Paint (+$495)
Colours Available
The following colours are available:
- Tudor Yellow
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
- Skye Silver metallic
Metallic paint is a $500 option.
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 82kW | 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm | 275Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4500 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10 | |
