Compare the MG HS vs Dacia Bigster

Sensible on price, and surprisingly posh
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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8/10
Simple and affordable, with loads of space
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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9/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

If you want extra performance, the MG HS is more powerful than the Dacia Bigster, and its cabin keeps wind and road noise quite well-contained on the motorway. In contrast, the Bigster is noisier at higher speeds, mostly from wind noise, though it gives you more room with the back seats folded down. Inside, both cars give a six-foot passenger room to sit behind a six-foot driver with space to spare, while both cabins feature hard, scratchy plastics. When you head out onto twisting roads, neither model will particularly engage you, as both have steering that gives you very little or almost no feedback about what the front wheels are doing.

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'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Petrol Available fuel types Petrol
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 630 litres (5+ suitcases) Boot space, seats up 677 litres (5+ suitcases) Best
Boot space, seats down 1,484 litres Boot space, seats down 1,977 litres Best
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,670 mm x 1,890 mm x ?? mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,570 mm x 1,812 mm x 1,662 mm
Towing capacity 1,500 kg Towing capacity 1,500 kg
First year tax rate £1,410 First year tax rate £455 Best
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
38.1 mpg
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
50.0 mpg Best
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 27 · average
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.5 T-GDI Engine name 1.2 TCe 140
Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 169 BHP Engine size 1.2 L Petrol • 140 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Petrol Fuel type Petrol
Transmission Manual Transmission Manual
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 6 Forward gears 6
Acceleration 9.4 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 9.8 s (0-60 mph)

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 630 litres Boot (seats up) 677 litres Best
Boot (seats down) 1,484 litres Boot (seats down) 1,977 litres Best
Length 4,670 mm Length 4,570 mm
Width 1,890 mm Width 1,812 mm
Height — Height 1,662 mm
Wheelbase 2.77 m Wheelbase 2.7 m
Turning circle 11.3 m Turning circle 11.1 m

Full features list

  • Black door mirrors
  • Cloth - Black
  • Metallic paint
  • Tri coat paint
  • 12V power sockets
  • 2nd row 60/40 split fold seat
  • 3 rear headrests
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 4 way manually adjustable passenger seat
  • 6 way electric adjustable driver seat
  • Air conditioning
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Front and rear reading lights
  • Front centre sliding armrest with storage compartment
  • Front headrests
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
  • ISOFIX restraints on outer rear seats x2
  • Leather multi function steering wheel
  • Single passenger seat
  • Driver attention alert
  • 12.3" Virtual driver information display
  • 12.3" colour touchscreen
  • 360 degree parking camera
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Blind spot detection
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Cruise control
  • Emergency call service
  • Forward collision warning
  • Lane change assist
  • Lane keep assist system (LAS) with Lane departure warning system (LDWS)
  • MG Pilot Custom function
  • Power assisted steering
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Satellite navigation system
  • Speed limit assist
  • Trip computer
  • USB mobile phone charging function
  • Wireless charging
  • iSmart
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Automatic headlights
  • Body colour door mirrors
  • Electrically adjustable power folding heated door mirrors with tilt down memory functions
  • Follow me home headlights
  • Front and rear aero wiper
  • Front and rear electric windows with one-touch up/down
  • Front fog lights
  • Intelligent high beam
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear lights
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Silver roof rails
  • Solid paint
  • Alarm system and engine immobiliser
  • Keyless entry and push button start system
  • Remote central locking
  • Speed sensing door locks
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Active emergency braking with pedestrian/Bicycle detection
  • Anti rolling protection
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Door open warning
  • Drivers seatbelt reminder
  • Dual front airbags
  • Electric parking brake with auto hold function
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Front and rear passenger seat belt reminder
  • Front centre airbag
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
  • Front seat belt height adjuster
  • Front seatbelts (3-point + pretensioner + load limiter)
  • Front side airbags
  • Hill descent control
  • Hill launch assist
  • Manual rear child locks
  • Rear outer seatbelt pretensioner and load limiter
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 19" Blade diamond cut alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair kit
  • 4 USB A ports 2 front and 2 rear
  • 4 USB B ports 2 front and 2 rear
  • 6 speaker audio system
  • DAB audio
  • Fabric - Blue denim effect - Expression
  • Metallic paint
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Automatic central locking
  • Central door locking
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Keyless entry
  • Auto lighting system
  • Automatic folding mirrors
  • Automatic wipers
  • Black with white trim radiator grille
  • Body coloured door handles
  • Body coloured roof
  • ECO LED Front foglights
  • Electric adjustable/heated door mirrors
  • Electric front windows with driver's one touch operation
  • Electric rear windows
  • Front and rear body coloured bumpers
  • Grey Y-Shaped air vents inserts
  • Grey longitudinal roof bars
  • Grey tinted exterior side mirrors
  • Heated rear windows with wash wipe
  • High level third rear brake light
  • LED automatic daytime running lights
  • Rain sensor
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Side protection
  • Solid paint
  • Tinted acoustic windshield
  • Tinted rear windows
  • Tinted windows
  • Turning signal integrated in door mirrors
  • Wheel arch protection and snorkel in starkle
  • White rear Dacia lettering
  • Y-shaped LED lighting signature
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • 6 airbags - front and side driver and passengers including curtain airbags
  • ABS and Emergency brake assist
  • Advanced emergency braking system
  • Alcohol imoboliser predisposal
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Door open visual and audible warning
  • Driver and passenger seatbelt warning
  • Electric parking brake
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Height adjustable front seatbelts
  • Hill start assist
  • Protective rear brake disc
  • Side impact protection
  • Tyre pressure monitor
  • Vehicle dynamic control
  • 12 V socket + 2 USB Type c with blacklight front + rear
  • 3 rear height adjustable headrests
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 4 way manual adjustable front passenger seat
  • 40/20/40 rear bench with an easy fold function
  • 6 way adjustable driver seat
  • Dual zone automatic air conditioning
  • Fabric upholstery
  • False floor
  • Front head restraints
  • Gear shift indicator
  • Grey gear lever deco part
  • Height adjustable front headrests
  • Height and depth adjustable steering wheel
  • Isofix points for child seats in both outer rear seats
  • Mid centre console micro cloud with soft feel armrest
  • Rear 12v plug in boot
  • Removable parcel shelf
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Sunvisor for driver and passenger with mirror/ticket holder and light
  • Synthetic leather steering wheel
  • White steering wheel logo
  • 4 Native youclip fixation points
  • 7" digital driver display
  • ADAS Disconnect (advance driving systems disconnect) - My Safety
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Blind spot warning
  • Cruise control and speed limiter
  • Driver attention warning
  • Eco mode
  • Electric power assisted steering
  • Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
  • Energy smart management
  • Event data recoder
  • Forward collision warning
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Lane departure warning with lane keep assist
  • Multi view camera
  • Rescue code
  • Traffic sign recognition with speed alert/Intelligent speed assist (ISA)
  • eCall emergency system
  • Stop/start system
  • 17" Diamond cut tergan alloy wheels
  • Tyre inflation kit
  • Cast forming denim dashboard decopart
  • Cast forming denim door deco part
  • 10.1" media display with DAB, smartphone replication, bluetooth, connected services, 4 speakers,plus access to apps vis app store

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.