MG MG3 vs Volkswagen Golf Comparison

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    2024 MG
    MG3
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    2024 Volkswagen
    Golf
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    How they stack...

    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    45L
    302 km
    50L - 55L
    290 to 429 km
    Warranty
    7 year - 10 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $16,490 - $18,990
    $32,790 - $77,490
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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
    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Lovely drive experience
    • Punchy powertrain for a base model
    • No annoying active safety tech
    Misses
    • Media controls take some learning
    • Loud on coarse road surfaces
    • Conventional auto not as snappy as DSG

    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)
    NA

    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

    On the core range, metallic paint is a $600 option while premium metallic paint is a $900 option.

    The following shades are available on the core range:

    • Candy White
    • Deep Black
    • Dolphin Grey
    • Reflex Silver (excludes R-Line)
    • Moonstone Grey (R-Line only)
    • Atlantic Blue
    • Pomello Yellow

    All shades are a no-cost option in the GTI, but for Kings Red which costs $300. The following shades are available:

    • Pure White
    • Dolphin Grey
    • Deep Black
    • Moonstone Grey
    • Atlantic Blue
    • Kings Red

    The Golf R is available in three exterior paint colours:

    • Pure White
    • Lapiz Blue metallic
    • Deep Black pearl

    Specs

    Type
    DIRECT FUEL INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    14981395 - 1984
    Size (L)
    1.5L2.0L, 1.4L
    Induction
    INLINE 4TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    82kW110kW - 245kW
    Power RPM
    60005000 - 5600
    Torque
    150Nm250Nm - 420Nm
    Torque RPM
    45001500 - 2100
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10.59.3 - 10.5

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