MG HS vs Renault Koleos

The MG HS starts from $33,990 before on-road costs, while the Renault Koleos opens at $34,990. That makes the MG HS the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

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 $38,489 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the MG HS by roughly $1,710 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The MG HS features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Renault Koleos gets a 8.7-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 Koleos. The Renault Koleos counters with BOSE audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the MG HS gets cloth upholstery while the Renault Koleos offers leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the MG HS and 2-zone in the Renault Koleos.

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 Koleos responds with a Petrol making 126kW and 226Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.1 seconds.

The Renault Koleos has the clear power advantage at 126kW vs 125kW. In the real-world sprint, the Renault Koleos is 0.5s 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, 17mm shorter than the Renault Koleos at 4,672mm (2,705mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG HS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 507L in the MG HS and 458L in the Renault Koleos, giving the MG HS a 49L advantage.

For towing, the Renault Koleos leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg 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 $2,309/year for the Renault Koleos. That is a $342 annual difference in favour of the MG HS.

Estimated annual total: $1,967 (MG HS) vs $2,309 (Renault Koleos). The MG HS saves you roughly $342 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 7 years / 999,999km (Renault Koleos). The MG HS has longer coverage.