Honda HR-V vs MG MG HS

The Honda HR-V starts from $32,900 before on-road costs, while the MG MG HS opens at $33,990. That makes the Honda HR-V the more affordable entry point by $1,090.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $36,190 and $37,389 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda HR-V by roughly $1,570 in fuel alone.

Both the Honda HR-V and MG MG HS hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Honda HR-V and 92% for the MG MG HS.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The MG MG HS packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 3 in the Honda HR-V.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Honda HR-V and 6 in the MG MG HS.

The Honda HR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the MG MG HS gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda HR-V stands out with ambient lighting that you will not find on the MG MG HS. The MG MG HS counters with panoramic roof and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda HR-V uses a Petrol producing 96kW and 172Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.2 seconds.

The MG MG HS responds with a Petrol making 125kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The MG MG HS has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 96kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG MG HS is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda HR-V measures 4,345mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 325mm shorter than the MG MG HS at 4,670mm (2,765mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MG HS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 339L in the Honda HR-V and 507L in the MG MG HS, giving the MG MG HS a 168L advantage.

For towing, the MG MG HS leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,539/year for the Honda HR-V and $1,853/year for the MG MG HS. That is a $314 annual difference in favour of the Honda HR-V.

Estimated annual total: $1,539 (Honda HR-V) vs $1,853 (MG MG HS). The Honda HR-V saves you roughly $314 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda HR-V) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG HS). The MG MG HS has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda HR-V)—.