MG ZS vs Toyota Yaris Cross

The MG ZS starts from $22,990 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Yaris Cross opens at $31,790. That makes the MG ZS the more affordable entry point by $8,800.

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 $25,289 and $34,969 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Yaris Cross by roughly $2,850 in fuel alone.

Both the MG ZS and Toyota Yaris Cross hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the MG ZS and 86% for the Toyota Yaris Cross.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the MG ZS and 8 in the Toyota Yaris Cross.

The MG ZS features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Yaris Cross gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG ZS stands out with Apple CarPlay and power tailgate that you will not find on the Toyota Yaris Cross. The Toyota Yaris Cross counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The MG ZS uses a Petrol producing 81kW and 140Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.9 seconds.

The Toyota Yaris Cross responds with a 1.5L 3-cyl Hybrid making 85kW and 141Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The Toyota Yaris Cross has the clear power advantage at 85kW vs 81kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota Yaris Cross is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The MG ZS measures 4,430mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 250mm longer than the Toyota Yaris Cross at 4,180mm (2,560mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG ZS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 359L in the MG ZS and 390L in the Toyota Yaris Cross, giving the Toyota Yaris Cross a 31L advantage.

For towing, the MG ZS leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 400kg. That 1,100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,910/year for the MG ZS and $1,340/year for the Toyota Yaris Cross. That is a $570 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Yaris Cross.

Estimated annual total: $1,910 (MG ZS) vs $1,340 (Toyota Yaris Cross). The Toyota Yaris Cross saves you roughly $570 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 10 years / 250,000km (MG ZS) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Yaris Cross). The MG ZS has longer coverage.