MG MG HS vs Honda HR-V

The MG MG HS starts from $33,990 before on-road costs, while the Honda HR-V opens at $32,900. 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 $37,389 and $36,190 respectively.

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

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

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 MG MG HS and 6 in the Honda HR-V.

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

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

The MG MG HS uses a Petrol producing 125kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds.

The Honda HR-V responds with a Petrol making 96kW and 172Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.2 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 MG MG HS measures 4,670mm long on a 2,765mm wheelbase, 325mm longer than the Honda HR-V at 4,345mm (2,610mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MG HS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 507L in the MG MG HS and 339L in the Honda HR-V, 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 $1,853/year for the MG MG HS and $1,539/year for the Honda HR-V. That is a $314 annual difference in favour of the Honda HR-V.

Estimated annual total: $1,853 (MG MG HS) vs $1,539 (Honda HR-V). 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: 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG HS) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Honda HR-V). The MG MG HS has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda HR-V).