Very Good
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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MG MG3 vs Volkswagen Polo Comparison
MG MG3
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2025 MG
MG3
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2025 Volkswagen
Polo
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the MG MG3 ESSENCE
Based on the Volkswagen Polo LIFE
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
36L - 45L
155 to 302 km
40L
216 to 260 km
Warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$18,490 - $29,990
$30,790 - $41,790
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CarExpert's Take
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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Generally punchy, refined powertrain
- Good fuel economy
- Classy styling inside and out
Misses
- It's not cheap
- Firm ride
- Missing some safety features found in some entry-level rivals
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
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo Life and Style come with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Reflect Silver Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Vibrant Violet Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
All bar Pure White cost an extra $600.
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Kings Red Premium Metallic ($300)
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1495 - 1498 | 999 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 81kW - 155kW | 85kW - 147kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4390 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 142Nm - 425Nm | 200Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4500 | 1450 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 76.4 - 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
