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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
2023 MG MG3 vs 2024 Audi A1 Comparison
MG MG3
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Audi A1
2023 MG
MG3
vs
2024 Audi
A1
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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.
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8.0
NA
0.0
Based on the MG MG3 ESSENCE
Based on the Audi A1
Best suitable for...
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
45L
302 km
40L
208 to 252 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$39,200 - $50,800
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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 (+$500)
- Black Roof/Exterior Mirrors/ Front Spoiler Lip (+$1,157)
- Heated Front Seats (+$715)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,287)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$1,287)
Colours Available
The following colours are available:
- Tudor Yellow
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
- Skye Silver metallic
Metallic paint is a $500 option.
Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 999 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 82kW | 85kW - 152kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4400 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 150Nm | 200Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4500 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 10.5 - 11.7 | |
