MG MG3 vs Hyundai i30 Hatch

The MG MG3 starts from $20,990 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai i30 Hatch opens at $52,000. That makes the MG MG3 the more affordable entry point by $31,010.

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 $23,089 and $57,200 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the MG MG3 by roughly $3,565 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.

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The MG MG3 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai i30 Hatch gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG MG3 stands out with power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the Hyundai i30 Hatch. The Hyundai i30 Hatch counters with wireless charging and Infinity audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the MG MG3 gets cloth upholstery while the Hyundai i30 Hatch offers cloth (n sports front seats). Climate control is 1-zone in the MG MG3 and 2-zone in the Hyundai i30 Hatch.

The MG MG3 uses a Petrol producing 81kW and 142Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.8 seconds.

The Hyundai i30 Hatch responds with a 2.0 T-GDi making 206kW and 392Nm, paired to a 8-speed n dct (wet clutch) driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.3 seconds.

The Hyundai i30 Hatch has the clear power advantage at 206kW vs 81kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Hyundai i30 Hatch is 5.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The MG MG3 measures 4,113mm long on a 2,570mm wheelbase, 227mm shorter than the Hyundai i30 Hatch at 4,340mm (2,650mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai i30 Hatch generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 293L in the MG MG3 and 381L in the Hyundai i30 Hatch, giving the Hyundai i30 Hatch a 88L advantage.

For towing, the Hyundai i30 Hatch leads with a 1,000kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,710/year for the MG MG3 and $2,423/year for the Hyundai i30 Hatch. That is a $713 annual difference in favour of the MG MG3.

Warranty: 10 years / 250,000km (MG MG3) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai i30 Hatch). The MG MG3 has longer coverage.