MG HS vs Renault Duster

The MG HS starts from $33,990 before on-road costs, while the Renault Duster opens at $31,990. That makes the Renault Duster the more affordable entry point by $2,000.

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 $35,189 respectively.

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

The MG HS holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 3 stars for the Renault Duster. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the MG HS and 70% for the Renault Duster.

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 2 in the Renault Duster.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the MG HS and 6 in the Renault Duster.

The MG HS features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Renault Duster gets a 10.1-inch display and 7-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 Renault Duster. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Renault Duster responds with a Petrol making 113kW and 270Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The MG HS has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 113kW. In the real-world sprint, the MG HS is 0.6s 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, 310mm longer than the Renault Duster at 4,345mm (2,657mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG HS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 507L in the MG HS and 472L in the Renault Duster, giving the MG HS a 35L advantage.

For towing, the Renault Duster leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 0kg 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 $1,853/year for the Renault Duster. That is a $114 annual difference in favour of the Renault Duster.

Estimated annual total: $1,967 (MG HS) vs $1,853 (Renault Duster). The Renault Duster saves you roughly $114 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 (Renault Duster). The MG HS has longer coverage.