7.9
2025 MG 3 Essence review
This is one car that should be firmly on your shopping list if you’re in the market for an affordable hatchback.
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Matt Campbell
Audi A1 vs MG MG3 Comparison
Audi A1
MG MG3
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2025 Audi
A1
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2025 MG
MG3
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How they stack...
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7.9
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Based on the Audi A1
Based on the MG MG3 ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
40L
208 to 256 km
36L - 45L
155 to 302 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
10 year
warranty
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MSRP
$36,200 - $50,800
$18,490 - $29,990
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CarExpert's Take
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Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Very pleasant ride and handling
- Good standard spec for the money
- 10-year warranty - wow!
Misses
- Safety tech may frustrate you
- No Wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
- Lacklustre transmission
Colours Available
Pastel Yellow and Dover White non-metallic finishes are standard.
The following metallic finishes are optional:
- Black Pearl
- Sloane Silver
- Diamond Red
- Brighton Blue
- Hampstead Grey
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1984 | 1495 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L, 1.0L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 152kW | 81kW - 155kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4400 - 5000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 320Nm | 142Nm - 425Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 76.4 - 92.8 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
