Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (2024 – present) vs MG 3 (2024 – present): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 204 hp against 194 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 224 km/h against 171 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,229 kg against 1,285 kg. At 4,282 mm, the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is 170 mm longer than the MG 3.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf 5 Doors
2024 – present
|
MG
3
2024 – present
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2024 – present | 2024 – present |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel | Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 204 hp | 194 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 300 Nm | 128 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 10.2 s | 8.0 s |
| Top speed | 203 – 224 km/h | 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 0.3 – 5.4 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,282 mm | 4,112 mm |
| Width | 1,788 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,483 mm | 1,501 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,229 – 1,577 kg | 1,285 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.