Kia Sportage vs MG HS
Pure 1.6T GDi Petrol Manual
Change versionSE 1.5 T-GDI Petrol Manual
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Choosing between the Kia Sportage and the MG HS brings you face to face with two popular family SUVs that put practicality and generous equipment lists at the forefront. Both models offer spacious cabins where adults and children alike can travel in comfort, along with large boots suited to everyday family life. While neither car is built to thrill you on a winding B-road, both handle the daily commute and longer motorway journeys with quiet competence. The Kia Sportage combines striking exterior styling with a well-made cabin and a reassuringly long warranty, though it can feel a bit jiggly over town bumps. Meanwhile, the MG HS impresses with a smart interior layout and plenty of standard kit, but its infotainment setup relies too heavily on the touchscreen and proves fiddly to use on the move.
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Choose it for
- A spacious cabin with great build quality, distinctive exterior styling, and a very long warranty that offers lasting peace of mind.
Worth knowing
- The ride can feel a bit jiggly over bumps when you are driving around town.
Choose it for
- An impressive amount of standard kit, a smart interior design, and plenty of room for all the family.
Worth knowing
- The infotainment system is sluggish and relies too heavily on the touchscreen for simple adjustments.
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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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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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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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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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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 Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 591 litres - 4 suitcases Best | Boot space, seats up 507 litres - 4 suitcases |
| Boot space, seats down 1,780 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,484 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,540 mm x 1,865 mm x 1,645 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,670 mm x 1,890 mm x ?? mm |
| Towing capacity 1,650 kg Best | Towing capacity 1,500 kg |
| First year tax rate £1,410 | First year tax rate £1,410 |
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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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| 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 1.6T GDi | Engine name 1.5 T-GDI |
| Engine size 1.6 L Petrol • 147 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 169 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 9.7 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 9.4 s (0-60 mph) Best |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 591 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 507 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,780 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,484 litres |
| Length 4,540 mm | Length 4,670 mm |
| Width 1,865 mm | Width 1,890 mm |
| Height 1,645 mm | Height — |
| Wheelbase 2.68 m | Wheelbase 2.77 m |
| Turning circle 11.0 m | Turning circle 11.3 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.