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.
iX2 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while MG3 remains close.
MG3 starts ZAR 1,030,100 cheaperiX2 from ZAR 1,300,000 · MG3 from ZAR 269,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
iX2
MG3
Maximum Power
iX2150 kW
MG375 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
iX2250 Nm
MG3128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Engine Size
iX2Not Applicable
MG31498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
iX2Not Applicable
MG323.26 km/l
Ground Clearance
iX2190 mm
MG3149 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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BMW iX2
eDrive20 M Sport
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
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
iX2
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
MG3
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
iX2
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
MG3
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
iX2
MG3
Model Introduced Year
2024
2025
Generation
First-generation U10 electric coupé-style compact SUV; current South African offering is eDrive20 only.
Current-generation five-door MG3 offered locally with naturally aspirated petrol and self-charging hybrid powertrains.
Facelift History
U10 is the first iX2 generation; the eDrive20 joined the South African range in July 2026.
South African launch specification introduced in 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Five-door hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Premium SUV
Compact Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Car
Hatchback
Spec
iX2
MG3
Length
4554 mm
4113 mm
Width
1845 mm
1797 mm
Height
1560 mm
1502 mm
Wheelbase
2692 mm
2570 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
149 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
36 l
Boot/Cargo Space
525 l
293 l
Kerb Weight
1960 kg
1308 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2460 kg
1766 kg
Payload Capacity
575 kg
458 kg
Towing Capacity
750 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
1010 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
982 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1042 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
935 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
iX2
MG3
Engine
BMW eDrive electric drive
1.5-litre Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1498 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Multipoint Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
150 kW
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
155 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
425 Nm
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
1
2
Motor Location
Rear axle
Front
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
3-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.6 sec
8.0 sec
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Standard, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
118.50 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
324.92 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
1.83 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
548 km (BMW stated)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
11 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
130 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
6 h 30 min
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Yes
Spec
iX2
MG3
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
3-Speed Automatic hybrid transmission
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Yes
Not Available
Transfer Case
Yes
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
1
3
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Hybrid
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Electronically controlled AWD
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Yes
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Hybrid transmission
Low Range Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Yes
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
3
Spec
iX2
MG3
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
23.26 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
27.03 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
20.41 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
36 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
23.26 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS Combo
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
36
Combined Driving Range
548 km (BMW stated)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
13.2–13.3
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
360 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
420 km
Not Applicable
Spec
iX2
MG3
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
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
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
iX2
MG3
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Park Assist
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
iX2
MG3
Seat Material
Leather/Sensatec
PVC + Fabric
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Steering wheel M Leather
PU
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric with driver memory
6-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric multi-way
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Sport seats for driver and front passenger
PVC + Fabric
Spec
iX2
MG3
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Single-zone air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Comfort Access
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Single-zone air conditioning
Spec
iX2
MG3
Infotainment System
Yes
10.25-inch infotainment display
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
7-inch driver display
USB Ports
2
2 front USB-C ports (1 full-function, 1 charging)
Infotainment Screen
14.9
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
14.9
10.25-inch
Spec
iX2
MG3
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Flare Red, Morning Yellow, Pearl Black, York White, Hampstead Grey, St. Moritz Blue, Blade Silver
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
iX2
MG3
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Auto; Sport; Eco
Not Available
Locking Differential
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
iX2
MG3
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
195/55 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
19" M Lt/Aly wheels Double-spoke style 871 M Bicolour
16-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electric
Spec
iX2
MG3
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension
Torsion Beam
Spec
iX2
MG3
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
100 g/km
Spec
iX2
MG3
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
MG3-specific service plan
Spec
iX2
MG3
Ownership Role
Private, business and fleet
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
1330000 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current recommended retail price
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
1330000
469900
Starting Price Zar
1330000
469900
Spec
iX2
MG3
Warranty
Yes
5 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This iX2 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: iX2 59 vs MG3 40.
Efficiency index: iX2 90 vs MG3 90.
Safety-equipment index: iX2 92 vs MG3 92.
Practicality index: iX2 63 vs MG3 48.
Ownership-cover index: iX2 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
iX2 leads by 9 points
iX2 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while MG3 remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
iX2
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
63/100
MG3
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
48/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW iX2
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 66 pts for MG3
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, iX2 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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