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2021 MG ZS EV v Nissan Leaf 40kWh comparison
Two of Australia's most affordable electric vehicles compared. Their driving range and acceleration are similar. Are you ready to make the switch, and which of this pair is most worthy?
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Mike Costello
MG ZS vs Kia Seltos Comparison
MG ZS
Kia Seltos
2023 MG
ZS
vs
2023 Kia
Seltos
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.7
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Based on the MG ZS
Based on the Kia Seltos S (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
48L
322 to 341 km
50L
345 to 370 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year years/
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7 year years/
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MSRP
$20,990 - $24,990
$29,500 - $44,900
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CarExpert's Take
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Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined 2.0-litre engine
- Spacious interior for the price
- Rear air vents and USB-C ports
Misses
- Interior is cheap and nasty in places
- Overly active safety equipment
- Price rises hurt, even with more kit
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 (+$500)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
- Sloane Silver Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Regal Blue Metallic
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.
The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
- Mars Orange
- Pluton Blue*
- Snow White Pearl*
- Steel Grey*
- Gravity Grey*
- Fusion Black*
- Neptune Blue*
- Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
- Clear White & Fusion Black roof^
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1498 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.0L | 1.6L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 82kW - 84kW | 110kW - 146kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm - 160Nm | 180Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 4500 | 1600 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 12.5 | |
