MG HS vs Ford Puma

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Ford Puma Discontinued model
MG HS in South Africa

MG HS

2.0T AT Luxury Petrol 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 665,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 170 kW 🔧 370 Nm ⛽ 11.63 km/l
VS
Ford Puma in South Africa

Ford Puma

1.0T EcoBoost ST-Line Automatic Petrol 7-Speed DCT Discontinued model
ZAR 459,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 92 kW 🔧 170 Nm ⛽ 16.4 km/l
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Decision summary

MG HS vs Ford Puma: the short answer

HS has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Puma remains close.

Recorded price context HS: current from ZAR 499,900 · Puma: last listed from ZAR 389,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification HS Puma
Maximum Power HS170 kW Puma92 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque HS370 Nm Puma170 Nm
Engine Size HS1986 cc Puma999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy HS11.63 km/l Puma16.4 km/l
Ground Clearance HS145 mm Puma170 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

HS

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Puma

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

HS

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Puma

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec HS Puma
Model Introduced Year 2025 2023
Generation Current five-seat HS on MG's SIGMA-A architecture with 1.5T DCT and 2.0T automatic powertrains. First generation Puma in South Africa
Facelift History Current-generation HS introduced locally in 2025; four petrol derivatives remain active. New model introduced in South Africa
Facelift Launched Since 2025 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current 2024
Body Style Five-door mid-size SUV SUV
Model Year 2025 2021
Production Status active discontinued
Segment Mid-size SUV SUV
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg - 1325 kg
Spec HS Puma
Length 4655 mm 4186 mm
Width 1890 mm 1805 mm
Height 1655 mm 1531 mm
Wheelbase 2765 mm 2594 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 145 mm 170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 l 42 l
Boot/Cargo Space 507 l 456 l
Kerb Weight 1590 kg 1325 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2065 kg 1775 kg
Payload Capacity 475 kg 450 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg 1200 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.65 m 5.4 m
Front Headroom 968 mm 981 mm
Rear Headroom 964 mm 947 mm
Front Legroom 1044 mm 1047 mm
Rear Legroom 980 mm 898 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This HS and Puma 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: HS 70 vs Puma 40.

Efficiency index: HS 46 vs Puma 64.

Safety-equipment index: HS 98 vs Puma 98.

Practicality index: HS 57 vs Puma 59.

Ownership-cover index: HS not separately scored vs Puma 43.

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

HS leads by 8 points

HS has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Puma remains close.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 8 points
Data 78% source coverage
69
#1 Evidence leader

HS

78% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 46
Performance 70
Efficiency 46
Safety 98
Practicality 57
Leads by 8 points
61
#2

Puma

91% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Performance 40
Performance 40
Efficiency 64
Safety 98
Practicality 59
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance HS +30 Efficiency Puma +18 Safety Level Practicality Puma +2

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

HS

Performance 70/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 57/100

Puma

Performance 40/100
Efficiency 64/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 59/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index MG HS leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 61 pts for Puma

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

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HS vs Puma 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.