Compare the Kia EV3 vs MG S9
2026
Family Values Award
Highly Commended
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
9/10
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
9/10
AI generated from our expert reviews
The longer MG S9 can tow more than the Kia EV3 and gives you a third row of seats that the EV3 lacks. On the road, both cars offer smooth acceleration, and each provides a clear driver display. Ride comfort sets them apart, as the Kia EV3 has suspension that dispatches bumps and potholes with ease, whereas in the MG S9 you will notice the suspension thudding through the cabin on bad roads. Seating flexibility also differs in the back: the seat backs in the MG S9 recline a long way and slide fore-and-aft, but the rear seats in the Kia EV3 do not slide or recline. Up front, the Kia EV3 has an infotainment screen that is responsive enough to make interacting with it easy, whereas the screen in the MG S9 is dreadfully slow to respond to your touch.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Hybrid |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 7 Best |
| Boot space, seats up 460 litres (3 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 332 litres (2 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 1,026 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,310 mm x 1,850 mm x 1,575 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,983 mm x 1,967 mm x ?? mm |
| Towing capacity 500 kg | Towing capacity 2,000 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £10 Best | First year tax rate £115 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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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.
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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.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 58.3 kWh | Battery size 24.7 kWh |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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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.
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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.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 150kW 58.3kWh Auto | Engine name 1.5 T-GDI PHEV Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 201 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 299 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Hybrid |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 7.5 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 9.6 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 58.3 kWh | Battery size 24.7 kWh |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 7 Best |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 460 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 332 litres |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 1,026 litres |
| Length 4,310 mm | Length 4,983 mm |
| Width 1,850 mm | Width 1,967 mm |
| Height 1,575 mm | Height — |
| Wheelbase — | Wheelbase 2.92 m |
| Turning circle 10.4 m | Turning circle 11.5 m |
Full features list
*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.