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Specification evidence leader
ZS
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
G10+ Van
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
ZS
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
G10+ Van
ZS
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
Current South African G10+ Van generation.
Current local value-positioned ZS compact SUV, sold alongside rather than replaced by the larger turbocharged ZS Pro.
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
Current South African ZS specification introduced with MG's market return in 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Two-seat medium panel van
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2024
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Van
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Spec
G10+ Van
ZS
Length
5168 mm
4314 mm
Width
1980 mm
1809 mm
Height
1928 mm
1624 mm
Wheelbase
3198 mm
2585 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
48 l
Boot/Cargo Space
5200 l
359 l
Kerb Weight
2085 kg
1258 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3000 kg
1695 kg
Payload Capacity
915 kg
437 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1043 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
995 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1070 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
850 mm
Spec
G10+ Van
ZS
Engine
2.0L turbo diesel
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated NSE Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
NSE
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Multipoint fuel injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
118 kW
84 kW
Maximum Torque
375 Nm
150 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
160 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
56.59 kW/tonne
66.77 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
179.86 Nm/tonne
119.24 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
G10+ Van
ZS
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
4
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Torque converter automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
4
Spec
G10+ Van
ZS
Claimed Mileage
11.49 km/l
14.08 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.99 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
16.95 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
48 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
11.49 km/l
14.08 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
48
Combined Driving Range
862.07
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
789.47 km
Not Applicable
Spec
G10+ Van
ZS
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
G10+ Van
ZS
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
G10+ Van
ZS
Seat Material
Fabric
PVC + PU
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
4-way manual, no height adjustment
Seat Trim
Fabric
PVC + PU
Spec
G10+ Van
ZS
Climate Control
Not Available
ETC air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
AC Type
Not Available
ETC air conditioning
Spec
G10+ Van
ZS
Infotainment System
Touchscreen multimedia system
8-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Not Available
USB Ports
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
8-inch
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
8-inch
Spec
G10+ Van
ZS
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Pearl Black, Arctic White, Storm Silver, Burnt Orange, Dynamic Red, Atlantic Blue
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Spec
G10+ Van
ZS
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
29.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
G10+ Van
ZS
Tyre Size
215/70 R16
215/50R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
16-inch steel spare wheel and tyre R16
Wheel Rim Size
16
17
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Mechanical
Spec
G10+ Van
ZS
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Independent
Rear Suspension
Five-link coil spring
Torsion Beam
Spec
G10+ Van
ZS
CO2 Emissions
228 g/km
165 g/km
Spec
G10+ Van
ZS
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
5 years/60,000 km
Spec
G10+ Van
ZS
Ownership Role
Commercial vehicle
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
565200 ZAR
309900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
565200
309900
Starting Price Zar
565200
309900
Spec
G10+ Van
ZS
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This G10+ Van and ZS 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: G10+ Van 61 vs ZS 37.
Efficiency index: G10+ Van 46 vs ZS 55.
Safety-equipment index: G10+ Van 50 vs ZS 87.
Practicality index: G10+ Van 63 vs ZS 52.
Ownership-cover index: G10+ Van not separately scored vs ZS 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
ZS leads by 1 points
G10+ Van and ZS are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
G10+ Van +24
Efficiency
ZS +9
Safety
ZS +37
Practicality
G10+ Van +11
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
ZS
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
52/100
G10+ Van
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG ZS
leads the specification evidence index with 57 pts
vs 56 pts for G10+ Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ZS leads. However, G10+ Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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