Toyota Camry vs MG 7

The Toyota Camry starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the MG 7 opens at $44,990. That makes the Toyota Camry the more affordable entry point by $5,000.

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 $43,989 and $49,489 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Camry by roughly $5,700 in fuel alone.

Both the Toyota Camry and MG 7 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 95% for the Toyota Camry and 88% for the MG 7.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

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

The Toyota Camry features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the MG 7 gets a 12.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG 7 counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, power tailgate, Bose audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Toyota Camry gets cloth upholstery while the MG 7 offers leather.

The Toyota Camry uses a 2.5L 4-cyl Dual VVT-i Hybrid producing 170kW and 221Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.1 seconds.

The MG 7 responds with a 2.0L Turbo Petrol making 170kW and 380Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota Camry measures 4,920mm long on a 2,825mm wheelbase, 36mm longer than the MG 7 at 4,884mm (2,778mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Camry generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 524L in the Toyota Camry and 375L in the MG 7, giving the Toyota Camry a 149L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota Camry leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 450kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,140/year for the Toyota Camry and $2,280/year for the MG 7. That is a $1,140 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Camry.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Camry) vs 10 years / 250,000km (MG 7). The MG 7 has longer coverage.