Compare the MG S9 vs Toyota Yaris Cross

Enormous and well-equipped, with impressive EV range
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
Simply built and sturdy, with class-leading mpg
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
wowscore
9/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

The longer MG S9 has a third row of seats that the Toyota Yaris Cross does not, and it is also more powerful. That size makes a difference in town, where the S9 is a bit of a behemoth to thread through tight urban roads. The Yaris Cross, by comparison, is compact enough to squeeze into tight parking spaces and down narrow streets. When you decide to get a move on, the S9 insulates the cabin well against engine noise and vibrations, so you will barely notice the engine kicking in. If you put your foot down in the Yaris Cross, however, the engine can get unpleasantly noisy.

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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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Comfort 1.5 T-GDI PHEV Auto Hybrid Automatic

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ICON 1.5 Hybrid CVT Hybrid Automatic

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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.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • 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.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Hybrid Available fuel types Hybrid
Number of seats 7 Best Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 332 litres (2 suitcases) Boot space, seats up 350 litres (2 suitcases) Best
Boot space, seats down 1,026 litres Boot space, seats down 1,097 litres Best
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,983 mm x 1,967 mm x ?? mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,197 mm x 1,765 mm x 1,595 mm
Towing capacity 2,000 kg Towing capacity —
First year tax rate £115 Best First year tax rate £365
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).
3.1 miles / kWh
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.
353.1 mpg 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.
65.7 mpg
Battery size 24.7 kWh Best Battery size 1.5 kWh
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.
Group 44 · very high
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 14 · good Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.5 T-GDI PHEV Auto Engine name 1.5 Hybrid CVT
Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 299 BHP Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 130 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Hybrid Fuel type Hybrid
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 1 Forward gears 1
Acceleration 9.6 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 10.7 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size 24.7 kWh Best Battery size 1.5 kWh

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 7 Best Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 332 litres Boot (seats up) 350 litres Best
Boot (seats down) 1,026 litres Boot (seats down) 1,097 litres Best
Length 4,983 mm Length 4,197 mm
Width 1,967 mm Width 1,765 mm
Height — Height 1,595 mm
Wheelbase 2.92 m Wheelbase 2.56 m
Turning circle 11.5 m Turning circle 10.6 m

Full features list

  • Cloth - Black
  • Metallic paint
  • Tri coat paint
  • 2 individual 3rd row seats
  • 2 x 12V power sockets
  • 2nd row 60/40 split fold seat
  • 3 rear headrests
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 8 way electric adjustable drivers seat with memory function and easy access
  • 8 way electrically adjustable passenger seat
  • Ambient lighting
  • Automatic tri-zone climate control
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Front centre armrest with storage
  • Front headrests
  • Front reading lights
  • Heated front seats
  • Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
  • Leather style multifunction steering wheel
  • Rear air vents
  • Rear reading lights
  • Single front passenger seat
  • 12.3" Virtual driver information display
  • 360 degree parking camera with transparent chassis view
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless)
  • Auto lane change
  • Blind Spot Detection (BAS)
  • Bluetooth connection
  • Drive mode selector
  • Driver monitor system (DMS)
  • E-call
  • Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
  • Forward and rear collision warning
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Hands free power tailgate
  • Intelligent speed limit assist
  • 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
  • Satellite Navigation
  • Traffic jam assist
  • iSmart with live services (additional services include weather, live traffic, amazon music)
  • Electrically adjustable, heated and power folding door mirrors
  • Fixed panoramic glass roof with electric blind
  • Front & rear anti pitch electric windows with one touch up/down
  • Full auto LED headlights with integrated auto low/high beam and follow me home function
  • LED centre brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear lights
  • Manual dimming frameless rear view mirror
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Rear fog lights
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Silver roof rails
  • Solid paint
  • Acoustic vehicle alert system (AVAS)
  • Alarm & Engine Immobiliser
  • Keyless entry and push button start system
  • Remote central locking
  • Speed sensing door locks
  • Active emergency braking with pedestrian/Bicycle detection
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Door open warning
  • Drivers seatbelt reminder
  • Dual front airbags
  • Electric parking brake with autohold
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Front and rear passenger seat belt reminder
  • Front and rear seat belt - 3 point with pretensioner and load limiter
  • Front central airbag
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
  • Front seat belt height adjustment
  • Front side airbags
  • Hill descent control
  • Hill start assist
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Rear isofix x2
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 20" Alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair kit
  • 5 USB Ports (2 USB-C at front, 2 USB-C at 2nd row and 1 USB-A at 3rd row)
  • 8 Speaker audio system
  • DAB+ radio
  • Battery heating system
  • Vehicle To Load function
  • Fabric - Black
  • Metallic paint
  • Premium paint
  • Side steps
  • Immobiliser
  • Intrusion alarm
  • Power door locks
  • Power passenger window lock
  • Remote door lock
  • Anti-jam protection on power windows
  • Auto high beam [AHB] with on/off switch
  • Auto intermittent windscreen wipers
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Automatic headlights
  • Automatic headlights cut-off
  • Automatically retractable door mirrors
  • Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
  • Follow me home headlights
  • Front and rear electric windows with auto up/down function
  • Headlight cut off reminder
  • Indicators integrated on door mirrors
  • Intermittent rear wiper
  • LED High mounted stop light
  • LED front fog lights
  • LED front light guide
  • LED projector headlights
  • LED turning signal with DRL integration
  • Manual headlight levelling
  • Pre wiring for towing hook
  • Rain sensor
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear window defogger with timer
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Solid paint
  • 12v power outlet - front
  • 2x Rear coat hooks
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3 spoke leather steering wheel
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat
  • Adjustable rear headrests
  • Adjustable speed limiter switch on steering wheel
  • Audio switches on steering wheel
  • Auto air conditioning
  • Boot light
  • Central armrest
  • Covered front console box
  • Fabric upholstery
  • Front cup holders
  • Front head restraints
  • Front personal lights
  • Gear shift indicator
  • Gloss black insert on steering wheel
  • Gloss black surround on gear shift console
  • Grey roof lining
  • Height adjustable driver's seat
  • Height adjustable front passenger seat
  • ISOFIX child restraint system
  • LED centre room light
  • Lane departure alert switch on steering control
  • Manual telescopic and tilting steering wheel
  • Manually sliding front seats
  • Mirror on driver and passenger sun visor
  • Painted front door insert
  • Piano black insert on front interior door handles
  • Pollen air filter
  • Rear head restraints
  • Silver deco line on front door trim
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Slow opening on glovebox
  • Soft tonneau cover
  • Storage box under boot floor
  • Voice recognition switch on steering wheel
  • Yaris cross floor mats
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • Anti-lock Brake System + Electronic Brakeforce Distribution + Brake assist
  • Driver and passenger front airbags
  • Driver and passenger side airbags
  • Driver central airbags
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Emergency brake light system (EBS)
  • Front seat belt reminder
  • Hill start assist control (HAC)
  • Occupant detection, passenger and rear seat sensor
  • Passenger airbag on/off switch
  • Pre-collision system with pedestrian and cyclist detection
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Rear passenger side airbags
  • Rear seat belt reminder
  • Traction control
  • Tyre pressure warning system
  • 6 speakers
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Front USB Type-C connector
  • Front USB-C device charger
  • 7" Digital Combimeter
  • 9" Toyota touch 3 multimedia system with Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
  • Acceleration suppression at low speed on pre-collision system
  • Adaptive cruise control, multi info switches on steering wheel
  • Adjustable speed limiter
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Drive mode selector
  • Driver attention alert system
  • Driver monitoring camera
  • Electric power steering
  • Emergency driving stop system
  • Full range intelligent adaptive cruise control
  • Intersection turn assist
  • Key reminder warning
  • Lane trace assist
  • Pre-collision system enhanced with emergency steering assist
  • Reversing camera
  • Road sign assist - (RSA)
  • Speed limiter switch on steering wheel
  • Static guide lines on reversing camera
  • Telephone switch on steering wheel
  • Wireless Smartphone integration incl Apple CarPlay
  • eCall emergency system
  • 16" 10 spoke silver alloy wheels
  • Tyre repair kit
  • Steering assisted vehicle stability control
  • Platinum deco line on upper dashboard

'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.