Kia Seltos vs MG MG HS

The Kia Seltos starts from $31,250 before on-road costs, while the MG MG HS opens at $33,990. That makes the Kia Seltos the more affordable entry point by $2,740.

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 $34,375 and $37,389 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Kia Seltos and MG MG HS hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Kia Seltos 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 4 in the Kia Seltos.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Kia Seltos and 6 in the MG MG HS.

The Kia Seltos features a 8-inch touchscreen, while the MG MG HS gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia Seltos stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the MG MG HS. The MG MG HS counters with Apple CarPlay, panoramic roof and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Kia Seltos uses a Petrol producing 110kW and 180Nm of torque, sent through a automatic 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 110kW. 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 Kia Seltos measures 4,385mm long on a 2,630mm wheelbase, 285mm 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 312L in the Kia Seltos and 507L in the MG MG HS, giving the MG MG HS a 195L advantage.

For towing, the MG MG HS leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,967/year for the Kia Seltos and $1,853/year for the MG MG HS. That is a $114 annual difference in favour of the MG MG HS.

Estimated annual total: $1,967 (Kia Seltos) vs $1,853 (MG MG HS). The MG MG HS saves you roughly $114 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Seltos) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG HS). The MG MG HS has longer coverage.