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.
Harrier and MG3 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
MG3 starts ZAR 280,000 cheaperHarrier from ZAR 549,900 · MG3 from ZAR 269,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Harrier
MG3
Maximum Power
Harrier125 kW @ 3750 rpm
MG375 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Harrier350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
MG3128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Engine Size
Harrier1956 cc
MG31498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Harrier15.15 km/l
MG323.26 km/l
Ground Clearance
Harrier205 mm
MG3149 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Tata Harrier
Fearless+ DT AT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.5/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Harrier
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
MG3
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Harrier
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
MG3
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Harrier
MG3
Model Introduced Year
2025
2025
Generation
Current-generation South African-market Tata Harrier five-seat SUV
Current-generation five-door MG3 offered locally with naturally aspirated petrol and self-charging hybrid powertrains.
Facelift History
Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
South African launch specification introduced in 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Five-door hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Mid-size SUV
Compact Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Hatchback
Spec
Harrier
MG3
Length
4605 mm
4113 mm
Width
1922 mm
1797 mm
Height
1718 mm
1502 mm
Wheelbase
2741 mm
2570 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
205 mm
149 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
36 l
Boot/Cargo Space
445 l
293 l
Kerb Weight
1823 kg
1308 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2298 kg
1766 kg
Payload Capacity
475 kg
458 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.25 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
950 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
840 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
980 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Harrier
MG3
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1956 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Multipoint 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
125 kW @ 3750 rpm
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
155 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
425 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
3-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
170 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, City, Sport
Eco, Standard, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
68.6 kW/tonne
118.50 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
192.0 Nm/tonne
324.92 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
1.83 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Yes
Spec
Harrier
MG3
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
3-Speed Automatic hybrid transmission
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
3.22
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
3
Transmission Type
Torque-converter Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic gear selector
Hybrid
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Hybrid transmission
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
3
Spec
Harrier
MG3
Claimed Mileage
15.15 km/l
23.26 km/l
City Mileage
9.6 km/l
27.03 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.4 km/l
20.41 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
36 l
Emission Standard
BS VI Phase 2
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
15 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Real-world Mileage
15.15 km/l
23.26 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50
36
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Harrier
MG3
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
3 Point Seatbelt with ELR for All Passengers
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
3 Point Seatbelt with ELR for All Passengers
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Harrier
MG3
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard
Spec
Harrier
MG3
Seat Material
Leatherette
PVC + Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Multi Mood lights on Sunroof & Dashboard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-wrapped
PU
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way powered with memory
6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual slide and recline
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Leatherette
PVC + Fabric
Spec
Harrier
MG3
Climate Control
Voice Enabled Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Single-zone air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof with Mood Light
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Gesture Controlled Power tailgate
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Voice Enabled Dual Zone Automatic Air Conditioning
Single-zone air conditioning
Spec
Harrier
MG3
Infotainment System
12.3" Harman Touch Screen Infotainment
10.25-inch infotainment display
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
10
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25" TFT Instrument Cluster
7-inch driver display
USB Ports
Smart USB Chargers (A & C Type) in front & Rear
2 front USB-C ports (1 full-function, 1 charging)
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
10.25-inch
Spec
Harrier
MG3
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Front LED DRLs with Turn Indicators
LED
Fog Lamps
Front LED Fog Lamps with Cornering Function
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Lunar White, Ash Grey, Pebble Grey, Coral Red, Seaweed Green
Flare Red, Morning Yellow, Pearl Black, York White, Hampstead Grey, St. Moritz Blue, Blade Silver
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Harrier
MG3
Approach Angle
25.3 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
26.4 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
450 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Normal, Rough, Wet
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
16.6 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Harrier
MG3
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
195/55 R16
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel, 235/70 R16
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch
16-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Electric
Spec
Harrier
MG3
Front Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Anti Roll Bar
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade with Panhard Rod & Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Spec
Harrier
MG3
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km
100 g/km
Spec
Harrier
MG3
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
MG3-specific service plan
Spec
Harrier
MG3
Ownership Role
New passenger vehicle
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
699900 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Recommended retail price
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
699900
469900
Starting Price Zar
699900
469900
Spec
Harrier
MG3
Warranty
5 years / 125,000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Harrier 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: Harrier 60 vs MG3 40.
Efficiency index: Harrier 59 vs MG3 90.
Safety-equipment index: Harrier 99 vs MG3 92.
Practicality index: Harrier 67 vs MG3 48.
Ownership-cover index: Harrier 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Harrier leads by 6 points
Harrier and MG3 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Harrier
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
67/100
MG3
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
48/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexTata Harrier
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 66 pts for MG3
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Harrier leads. However, MG3 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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