MG HS vs Hyundai Kona

The MG HS starts from $33,990 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Kona opens at $32,500. That makes the Hyundai Kona the more affordable entry point by $1,490.

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 $37,389 and $35,750 respectively.

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

Both the MG HS and Hyundai Kona hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the MG HS and 80% for the Hyundai Kona.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The MG HS packs more ADAS features with 5 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Hyundai Kona.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the MG HS and 7 in the Hyundai Kona.

The MG HS features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai Kona gets a 12.3-inch display and 4.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG HS stands out with panoramic roof and power tailgate that you will not find on the Hyundai Kona. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the MG HS gets cloth upholstery while the Hyundai Kona offers synthetic leather.

The MG HS uses a Petrol producing 125kW and 275Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed dct to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.6 seconds.

The Hyundai Kona responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 180Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.9 seconds.

The MG HS has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 110kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG HS is 0.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The MG HS measures 4,655mm long on a 2,765mm wheelbase, 305mm longer than the Hyundai Kona at 4,350mm (2,660mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG HS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 507L in the MG HS and 361L in the Hyundai Kona, giving the MG HS a 146L advantage.

For towing, the MG HS leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,967/year for the MG HS and $1,881/year for the Hyundai Kona. That is a $86 annual difference in favour of the Hyundai Kona.

Estimated annual total: $1,967 (MG HS) vs $1,881 (Hyundai Kona). The Hyundai Kona saves you roughly $86 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 10 years / 250,000km (MG HS) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Kona). The MG HS has longer coverage.