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2024 MG 3 review
The hybrid impressed us, but is the petrol version of the new-generation MG 3 also worth its now higher price?
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Matt Campbell
MG MG3 vs Kia Rio Comparison
MG MG3
Kia Rio
2024 MG
MG3
vs
2024 Kia
Rio
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the light category, between scores of 7.1 and 8.2.
0.0
8.0
NA
0.0
Based on the MG MG3 ESSENCE
Based on the Kia Rio
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
45L
302 km
45L
239 to 270 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$16,490 - $18,990
$19,690 - $25,590
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Decent drive
- Upmarket interior, tech
- Heaps of active safety tech
Misses
- Thirstier than expected
- Controls lack intuition compared to rivals
- No wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
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 (+$520)
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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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 998 - 1368 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.0L, 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 3, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 82kW | 74kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm | 133Nm - 172Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4500 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10.5 | |
