Suzuki Ertiga vs MG MG3

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Suzuki Ertiga in South Africa

Suzuki Ertiga

1.5 GL AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 363,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
VS
MG MG3 in South Africa

MG MG3

1.5L Hybrid+ Hybrid 3-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 469,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW 🔧 128 Nm ⛽ 23.26 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Suzuki Ertiga vs MG MG3: the short answer

MG3 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ertiga remains close.

MG3 starts ZAR 35,000 cheaper Ertiga from ZAR 304,900 · MG3 from ZAR 269,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Ertiga MG3
Maximum Power Ertiga77 kW MG375 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque Ertiga138 Nm MG3128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Engine Size Ertiga1462 cc MG31498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Ertiga16.1 km/l MG323.26 km/l
Ground Clearance Ertiga0 mm MG3149 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Suzuki Ertiga

1.5 GL AT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

MG MG3

1.5L Hybrid+

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Ertiga

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

MG3

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Ertiga

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

MG3

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Ertiga MG3
Model Introduced Year 2026 2025
Generation Current market generation Current-generation five-door MG3 offered locally with naturally aspirated petrol and self-charging hybrid powertrains.
Facelift History Current market specification South African launch specification introduced in 2025.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2025
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style MPV Five-door hatchback
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment MPV Compact Hatchback
Vehicle Type MPV Hatchback
Spec Ertiga MG3
Length 4395 mm 4113 mm
Width 1735 mm 1797 mm
Height 1690 mm 1502 mm
Wheelbase 2740 mm 2570 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 0 mm 149 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 150 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 36 l
Boot/Cargo Space 209 l 293 l
Kerb Weight 1180 kg 1308 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1760 kg 1766 kg
Payload Capacity 580 kg 458 kg
Towing Capacity 500 kg 500 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.2 m 5.25 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 950 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1050 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 900 mm Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Ertiga and MG3 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Ertiga 34 vs MG3 40.

Efficiency index: Ertiga 62 vs MG3 90.

Safety-equipment index: Ertiga 67 vs MG3 92.

Practicality index: Ertiga 49 vs MG3 48.

Ownership-cover index: Ertiga not separately scored vs MG3 not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

MG3 leads by 14 points

MG3 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ertiga remains close.

Evidence leader 66 /100
Lead 14 points
Data 82% source coverage
66
#1 Evidence leader

MG3

82% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 40
Performance 40
Efficiency 90
Safety 92
Practicality 48
Leads by 14 points
52
#2

Ertiga

74% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Safety 67 Check Performance 34
Performance 34
Efficiency 62
Safety 67
Practicality 49
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance MG3 +6 Efficiency MG3 +28 Safety MG3 +25 Practicality Ertiga +1

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

MG3

Performance 40/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 48/100

Ertiga

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 62/100
Safety 67/100
Practicality 49/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index MG MG3 leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts vs 52 pts for Ertiga

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, MG3 leads. However, Ertiga may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Ertiga vs MG3 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.