Compare the MG HS vs Ford Kuga

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
Plain interior with small boot, but good to drive
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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7/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

The MG HS is not much fun to drive on a twisty road, whereas the Ford Kuga tackles corners and bumps on a country road with sporty panache. From the driver's seat, the Kuga gives you good vision to the front so you can judge where the bonnet ends when parking, but in the HS you cannot easily see the front corners of the bonnet. Wind and road noise is quite well-contained in the HS, and both are remarkably quiet in all Kugas. Inside, both cars have scratchy plastics around the centre console. The Kuga can also tow more than the HS.

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

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Titanium 1.5 EcoBoost Petrol Manual

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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 645 litres (5+ suitcases) Best
Boot space, seats down 1,484 litres Boot space, seats down 1,534 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) 4,645 mm x 1,883 mm x 1,742 mm
Towing capacity 1,500 kg Towing capacity 1,730 kg Best
First year tax rate £1,410 First year tax rate £560 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.
44.1 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 16 · good
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.5 T-GDI Engine name 1.5 EcoBoost
Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 169 BHP Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 150 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 9.5 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) 645 litres Best
Boot (seats down) 1,484 litres Boot (seats down) 1,534 litres Best
Length 4,670 mm Length 4,645 mm
Width 1,890 mm Width 1,883 mm
Height — Height 1,742 mm
Wheelbase 2.77 m Wheelbase 2.71 m
Turning circle 11.3 m Turning circle 11.7 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
  • Cloth - Black with grey stitching
  • Glare free dynamic matrix LED headlamps with a 'Coast-to-Coast' light bar between the headlights
  • Mini steel spare wheel
  • Mounting points for load retention guards
  • Power opening panoramic roof
  • Premium paint
  • Retractable towbar with electrical release function
  • Auto headlamps with high and low beam
  • Black roof rails
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Full LED headlamps
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear lights
  • LED third brake light
  • Power folding heated door mirrors with puddle lights
  • Power front/rear windows with global close
  • Quickclear heated windscreen
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear spoiler
  • Rear wiper
  • Solid paint
  • Engine immobiliser
  • Keyless entry and Ford power start button (Keyless start)
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Remote powered central double locking doors
  • Thatcham category 1 alarm
  • 2nd row sliding seats
  • 8 way manual adjustable drivers seat
  • 8 way manual passenger seat including lumbar support and height adjust
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Electronic automatic temperature control (EATC)
  • Front and rear head restraints
  • Rear centre head restraint
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Standard suspension
  • 12.3" digital colour instrument cluster
  • BLIS (Blind spot information system)
  • Cross traffic alert with active braking
  • Cruise control with adjustable speed limiter
  • Ford SYNC 4 Navigation with 13" touchscreen, DAB radio, emergency assistance, Andriod Auto/Apple CarPlay, 5G modem & Ford Pass connect
  • Ford easy fuel
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Lane keeping aid with lane departure warning
  • Manual tailgate
  • Power assist steering
  • Rear view camera
  • Selectable drive modes
  • Service interval indicator
  • e-Call (emergency call)
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Airbags - front driver/passenger, front and rear curtain
  • Drivers knee airbag
  • Electronic stability control (ESC) and ABS
  • Ford MyKey Gen 2 safety system
  • Manual child proof rear door locks
  • Pre collision assist with autonomous emergency braking
  • Rear seat Occupancy alert
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 2 USB ports
  • 6 speaker audio system
  • 17" Sparkle silver alloy wheel
  • Tyre inflation kit

'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.