Should the Toyota Yaris Cross be worried about the MG 3 hybrid?
This page is translated from the original post "La Toyota Yaris Cross doit-elle craindre la MG 3 hybride ?" in French.
- 06/08/2024 18:05
Two small urban hybrid compacts in the same segment is one too many. But do the Toyota and the MG play in the same league?
France has a heartfelt history with the small Toyota Yaris Made in France, manufactured in the North in Valenciennes. It’s also a history of trust, as over the years the little Japanese car has never disappointed its customers. So when a new Sino-British terror arrives, the saloon comes alive.
With a length of 4,113 mm, a width of 1,797 mm, and a height of 1,502 mm, the MG3 seems to have matched the dimensions of the Toyota. The wheelbase and interior space are almost identical, allowing for a good comparison of the models. What the Yaris Cross gains in headroom, the MG3 makes up for in width. There’s a slight advantage for the Japanese car in terms of trunk volume. The “simple” Yaris would, of course, have been too small for a clear comparison.
| Toyota Yaris Cross | MG MG3 | |
| Length | 4,180 mm | 4,113 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,797 mm |
| Height | 1,595 mm | 1,502 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Trunk | 320 liters | 293 liters |
MG bets on the powertrain
The MG3 has decided to fully embrace hybridization. Delivering 195 hp (143 kW) combined, the powertrain of the MG3 shows a mixed WLTP consumption of 4.4l/100 km. These performances are achieved thanks to a large 1.83 kWh battery, offering real ranges of 100% electric driving. On the Toyota side, you’ll have to settle for 130 hp and a stated consumption of 4.8l/100km. It’s a bit weak, but in its role as a supplementary system, the electric does the job. The Toyota, however, makes up for it with a very well-appointed interior. MG has crafted its offering well, but the ergonomics and especially the quality of the multimedia equipment are not up to par.
Then there’s the price factor. If we consider the Luxury version, which is the best-equipped and most interesting of the MG3 range, the price reaches 23,490 euros excluding options. You’ll need to pay 4,700 euros more for a Toyota Yaris Cross Design. MG has made a significant impact with its pricing, but we already knew that…
So does Toyota’s recognized reliability and its much more extensive national network justify such a difference? Adding the Made in France label raises the question. So Advantage Toyota in this match, and congratulations to MG from the Jury. A balanced match, but for how much longer…
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