Max Davies
Good
2025 MG 3 review
MG's cheapest model may no longer hold the budget crown in Australia, but there's a lot to like about this new compact hatch.
1 Year Ago
Peugeot 208 vs MG3
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles
2018 Peugeot 208 - Active
1.2 L, 6-speed auto, Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
From $21,990
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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2024 MG3 - Core
1.5 L, 4-speed auto, Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
From $18,490
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
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Overview
Variant
Active
Variant
Core
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
1.2 L
Engine size
1.5 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
4.5 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.7 / 100 km
Power and torque
81kW / 205Nm
Power and torque
82kW / 150Nm
1111km
672km
Warranty
3 year
Warranty
7 year
Doors
5
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Engine size
1.2 L
Engine size
1.5 L
Cylinders
3cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
1111km
672km
Power
81kW at 5500 rpm
Power
82kW at 6000 rpm
Torque
205Nm at 1500 rpm
Torque
150Nm at 4500 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
9.8 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Transmission
6 SP Automatic
Transmission
4 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
4.5 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.7 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
5.7 / 100km
Urban efficiency
9.2 / 100km
Highway efficiency
3.8 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.3 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
104g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
159g / km
Warranty
3 year
Warranty
7 year
Roadside assist
3 year / 100,000 km
Roadside assist
7 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 10,000 km
Length
3973 mm
Length
4055 mm
Height
1460 mm
Height
1504 mm
Width
1739 mm
Width
1729 mm
Ground clearance unladen
123 mm
Ground clearance unladen
158 mm
Front track
1475 mm
Front track
1506 mm
Rear track
—
Rear track
1493 mm
Wheelbase
2538 mm
Wheelbase
2520 mm
Boot space
311 L
Boot space
307 L
Kerb weight
2359 kg
Kerb weight
2637 kg
Gross vehicle mass
undefined kg
Gross vehicle mass
1685 kg
Tare weight
1040 kg
Tare weight
1170 kg
Braked towing capacity
960 kg
Braked towing capacity
200 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
200 kg
Front tyres
195/55 R16 H
Front tyres
185/65 R15 88H
Front rims
6.0x16
Front rims
6.0x15
Rear tyres
195/55 R16 H
Rear tyres
185/65 R15 88H
Rear rims
6.0x16
Rear rims
6.0x15
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
6
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Not Available
Driver monitoring
—
Driver monitoring
—
Blind spot monitor
—
Blind spot monitor
—
Lane departure warning
Not Available
Lane departure warning
Not Available
Active lane control
—
Active lane control
—
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security 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
—
Android Auto
no
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
—
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
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
4
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
—
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
—
Keyless entry
no
Keyless start
—
Keyless start
no
Rain sensing wipers
no
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
—
Display screen size
8.00 ”
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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