William Stopford
2025 MG ZS: Cheaper petrol options of new SUV coming as stock of old model dries up
MG may be launching the new ZS with hybrid power only, but more affordable petrol-powered versions are just around the corner.
1 Year Ago
MG ZST vs Renault Captur
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2024 MG ZST - Core
1.5 L, auto, SUV, Petrol, FWD
From $25,490
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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2022 Renault Captur - Life
1.3 L, 7-speed auto, Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
From $30,090
excl. on-roads
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Overview
Variant
Core
Variant
Life
Body type
SUV
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
1.5 L
Engine size
1.3 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.9 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.6 / 100 km
Power and torque
84kW / 150Nm
Power and torque
113kW / 270Nm
696km
727km
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
4 Stars
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
1.5 L
Engine size
1.3 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
696km
727km
Power
84kW at 6000 rpm
Power
113kW at 5500 rpm
Torque
150Nm at 4500 rpm
Torque
270Nm at 1800 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
8.6 s
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
7 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.9 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.6 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
8.9 / 100km
Urban efficiency
8.8 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.8 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.4 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
161g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
149g / km
Warranty
7 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
7 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 10,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 30,000 km
Length
4323 mm
Length
4227 mm
Height
1653 mm
Height
1567 mm
Width
1809 mm
Width
1797 mm
Ground clearance unladen
154 mm
Ground clearance unladen
165 mm
Front track
1526 mm
Front track
1560 mm
Rear track
1536 mm
Rear track
1547 mm
Wheelbase
2585 mm
Wheelbase
2639 mm
Boot space
359 L
Boot space
422 L
Kerb weight
2906 kg
Kerb weight
2749 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1750 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1830 kg
Tare weight
1290 kg
Tare weight
1219 kg
Braked towing capacity
500 kg
Braked towing capacity
1200 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
500 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
660 kg
Front tyres
215/55 R17
Front tyres
215/60 R17 96H
Front rims
7.5x17
Front rims
6.5x17
Rear tyres
215/55 R17
Rear tyres
215/60 R17 96H
Rear rims
7.5x17
Rear rims
6.5x17
Safety rating
4 Stars
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
no
Driver monitoring
no
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Blind spot monitor
—
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
—
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
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
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Standard
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
4
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
3
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
no
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
no
Rain sensing wipers
no
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
10.10 ”
Display screen size
7.0 ”
Seat material
Cloth
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
Manual
Air conditioning type
Manual
Air conditioning zones
—
Air conditioning zones
—
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
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