2025 MG 3 Hybrid+ vs Toyota Yaris Hybrid comparison: Spec battle
The new MG 3 is a huge improvement over its predecessor, but the best-selling hatch is now priced to rival the trusted Toyota Yaris.
Toyota Yaris vs MG MG3 Comparison
Toyota Yaris
MG MG3
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2025 Toyota
Yaris
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2025 MG
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Good
Read the 2025 Toyota Yaris reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 MG 3 Essence reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Toyota Yaris ZR HYBRID TWO-TONE
Based on the MG MG3 ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
36L
119 to 176 km
36L - 45L
155 to 302 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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10 year
warranty
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MSRP
$25,880 - $34,590
$18,490 - $29,990
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Nails the fundamentals
- Supreme build quality
- Quiet and efficient hybrid powertrain
Misses
- Big money for a tiny car
- Rivals have improved
- Spartan second row
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
Comparison
Reviews
Good
2025 Toyota Yaris review
Excellent road manners aside, the top-spec Toyota Yaris ZR struggles to justify its high asking price in 2025.
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Josh Nevett
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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Matt Campbell
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 | 1495 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 88kW | 81kW - 155kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6600 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 145Nm | 142Nm - 425Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4800 | 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
