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.
MG3 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.
MG3 starts ZAR 82,095 cheaperK2700 from ZAR 351,995 · MG3 from ZAR 269,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
K2700
MG3
Maximum Power
K270056 kW @ 3200 rpm
MG375 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
K2700152 Nm @ 2000 rpm
MG3128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Engine Size
K27002665 cc
MG31498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
K270010.5 km/l
MG323.26 km/l
Ground Clearance
K2700195 mm
MG3149 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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KIA K2700
2.7D Workhorse Tipper
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
K2700
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 PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
K2700
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
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Spec
K2700
MG3
Front Brake Disc Diameter
280 mm
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
260 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Manual
-
Tyre Size
185R14C
195/55 R16
Wheel Rim Size
185R14C
16-inch
Front Tyre Width
185 mm
-
Rear Tyre Width
185 mm
-
Wheel Diameter
185R14C
16-inch
Wheel Type
Steel
-
Tyre Type
Radial
-
Tyre Load Index
112
-
Tyre Speed Rating
L
-
Spare Tyre
Full-Size Spare
Tyre repair kit
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size Spare
Tyre repair kit
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
No
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
No
-
Hydraulic Brake Assist
No
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
No
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
No
-
Wheel Material
Steel
-
Wheels
Steel
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full-Size Spare
-
Handbrake Type
Manual
Electric
Electric Park Brake
Manual
-
Wheel Size Type
185R14C
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
No
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
No
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Urethane
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Urethane
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
No
-
Cornering Brake Control
No
-
Auto Brake Hold
Manual
-
Spec
K2700
MG3
Intercooler
No
-
Rev Matching
No
-
Performance Data Logger
No
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.5
-
Engine Start Stop
No
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Standard
Engine Start Button Illumination
No
-
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Drag Coefficient
0.45
-
Load Bed Length
1800 mm
-
Load Bed Width
1500 mm
-
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
-
Steering Response
Normal
-
Skid Plates
No
-
Side Steps
No
-
Spare Wheel
Full-Size Spare
Tyre repair kit
Tyre Repair Kit
No
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
-
Hill Start Assist
No
-
Speed Limiter
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
No
-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
-
Surround View Monitor
No
Standard
Adaptive Dampers
No
-
Wireless Charging
No
Not Available
Voice Command
No
-
Voice Command Support
No
-
Digital Speedometer
No
-
Driver Display
Analogue Cluster
-
Heads Up Display
No
-
Tachometer
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Multi Function Steering
No
-
Steering Mounted Controls
No
-
Air Conditioning
No
Single-zone air conditioning
AC Type
No
Single-zone air conditioning
Climate Control
No
Single-zone air conditioning
Climate Zones
1
-
Rear Air Conditioning
No
-
Glovebox Cooling
No
-
Seat Type
Vinyl Seats
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
No
-
Rear Seat Split
No
-
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
-
Front Armrest
No
-
Vanity Mirror
No
-
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
No
-
Rear Reading Lamps
No
-
Keyless Entry
No
Standard
Push Button Start
No
Standard
Push Button Start
No
Standard
Remote Engine Start
No
-
Remote Start
No
-
Remote Central Locking
Yes
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Manual
-
Boot Opener
Manual
-
Power Windows
No
Standard
Power Mirrors
No
-
Heated Mirrors
No
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
No
-
Electric Mirror Folding
No
-
Remote Side Mirror
No
-
Auto Dimming Irvm
No
-
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Standard
Rear Window Defroster
No
-
Rear Defogger
No
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
-
Tail Lamps
No
-
Automatic Headlamps
No
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Sunroof
No
Standard
Panoramic Roof
No
Standard
Roof Antenna
Yes
-
Rear Wing
No
-
Aero Kit
No
-
Chrome Grille
No
-
Chrome Exterior Highlights
No
-
Ride Mode Selection
No
-
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
No
-
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Loadbox Length Mm
1800 mm
-
Loadbox Width Mm
1500 mm
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
-
Diff Lock
No
-
Difflock
No
-
Vdc
No
-
TPMS
No
Standard
Sonar
No
-
Automatic High Beam
No
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Bottle Holders
2
-
Glove Box
Yes
-
Manual Aircon
No
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
No
-
Passive Entry Start
No
-
Wireless Charger
No
Not Available
Lift Gate
No
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
No
-
Power Socket 12v
Yes
-
Sound System
2
6
Roof Rack Compatibility
No
-
Mirror
Manual
-
Rim Size
185R14C
16-inch
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
No
-
Sub Frame
Body-on-Frame
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
k2700
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Unlocking
No
Standard
Walk Away Lock
No
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
No
-
Rear LED Combination Taillights
No
-
Front Wiper
No
-
Front Wipers Type
No
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
No
-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
No
-
Reading Lights Rear
No
-
Centre Console
No
-
Side Impact Bars
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
Spec
K2700
MG3
Fuel Octane Requirement
B7 Diesel
-
Variable Valve Timing
No
-
Particulate Filter
DPF
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
No
-
Idle CO2 Output
261
-
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km
100 g/km
Start Stop System
No
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 3
-
Noise Level
78 dB
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
249
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Spec
K2700
MG3
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
10.5 km/l
23.26 km/l
City Mileage
9.1 km/l
27.03 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.8 km/l
20.41 km/l
Real-world Mileage
10.5 km/l
23.26 km/l
Auto Start Stop
No
Standard
Emission Standard
Euro 3
EURO 5
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
36 l
Fuel Tank Litres
70
36
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
K2700
MG3
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
3-Speed Automatic hybrid transmission
Transmission Type
Manual Transmission
Automatic
Number of Gears
5
3
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Hybrid
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
Single Dry Disc
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
4.10
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
RWD
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
Front-wheel drive
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
LSD Available
No
Not Available
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
15.2:1
-
Gearbox Type
5-Speed Manual
Hybrid transmission
Transmission Speeds
5
3
Axle Layout
RWD
Front-wheel drive
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Available
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Spec
K2700
MG3
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
Standard
Airbags
0
6
Driver Airbag
No
Standard
Passenger Airbag
No
Standard
Side Airbags
No
Standard
Curtain Airbags
No
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Whiplash Protection
No
-
ABS
No
Standard
BA
No
Standard
EBD
No
Standard
Brake Assist
No
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
No
Standard
Stability Control
No
Standard
TCS
No
Standard
Traction Control
No
Standard
Hill Hold
No
Standard
Hill Start Assist
No
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
No
Standard
Pedestrian Detection AEB
No
-
Lane Change Warning
No
-
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Standard
Fatigue Detection
No
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Child Safety Lock
No
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
No
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
-
Alarm System
No
-
ABS EBD
No
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
No
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
0
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
0
-
Anti Theft Alarm
No
-
Spec
K2700
MG3
Alternator
Yes
-
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
7500
-
Service Plan
1 Year / 15,000 km
MG3-specific service plan
Service Plan Duration
1 Year / 15,000 km
MG3-specific service plan
Service Plan Distance
1 Year / 15,000 km
MG3-specific service plan
Maintenance Plan
1 Year / 15,000 km
-
Service Interval
7500
-
First Service At
7500
-
Approx Service Cost
R1,800 per service
-
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Service Intervals
7500
-
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
-
Spec
K2700
MG3
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.7 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
10.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
10.6 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
12.4 l/100km
-
Spec
K2700
MG3
EV Mode
No
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
No
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
No
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
No
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Standard
Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Standard
Auto Highbeam
No
Standard
Reversing Camera
No
-
Rear View Camera
No
Not Available
Reverse Camera
No
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
No
Standard
Parking Sensors
No
Rear
Park Assist
No
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
No
Standard
Auto Wipers
No
Standard
Auto Lights
No
-
Eco Mode
No
-
Sport Mode
No
-
Blind Spot Warning
No
Standard
Emergency Braking
No
-
Pre-Collision System
No
-
Rear View Camera
No
-
Reverse Camera Type
No
-
Around View Monitor
No
Standard
Surround View Camera
No
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
No
-
Parking Sensor
No
-
Front Camera
No
-
Automatic High Beam
No
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
No
-
Spec
K2700
MG3
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
18 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
-
Ramp-over Angle
19 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
Yes
-
Underbody Protection
No
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
-
Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Approach Angle Deg
25 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
18 deg
-
Breakover Angle
16 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
K2700
MG3
Length
4870 mm
4113 mm
Width
1840 mm
1797 mm
Height
2060 mm
1502 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
2570 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
149 mm
Minimum Turning Radius
11.4 m
5.25 m
Kerb Weight
1880 kg
1308 kg
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Front Headroom
1010 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1040 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
36 l
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
145 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1180 kg
500 kg
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Boot/Cargo Space
3000 l
293 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2850 kg
1766 kg
Payload Capacity
1300 kg
458 kg
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
K2700
MG3
Front Track Width
1490 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1550 mm
-
Chassis Type
Body-on-Frame
-
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Torsion Beam
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring
-
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
No
-
Power Steering
Yes
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
-
Front Suspension Type
Independent Double Wishbone
MacPherson
Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone
-
Rear Suspension Type
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Torsion Beam
Rear Axle Type
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
-
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic
-
Chassis Material
Body-on-Frame
-
Spec
K2700
MG3
Front Overhang
820 mm
-
Rear Overhang
1365 mm
-
Body Type
Tipper Truck
-
Alloy Wheel Design
Steel
-
Wing Mirror Type
Manual
-
Rear Wiper
No
-
Led Headlights
No
Standard
LED Headlamps
No
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
DRL
Yes
LED
Led Taillights
No
-
Fog Lights
No
-
Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
No
-
Rear Fog Lights
No
-
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Roof Type
Cab
-
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
No
-
Body Cladding
No
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
No
-
Door Handle Finish
Metal
-
Exterior Colour Options
White
Flare Red, Morning Yellow, Pearl Black, York White, Hampstead Grey, St. Moritz Blue, Blade Silver
Exterior Colour Options
1
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
No
-
Auto Headlights
No
-
Automatic Headlamps
No
-
Headlamps
No
Standard
Headlights
No
Standard
Headlight Type
No
Standard
Exterior Mirror Folding
No
-
Headlamp Levelling
No
-
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
LED
Front Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
No
-
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Metal
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Electric Blind Sunroof
Cab
-
Spec
K2700
MG3
Front Shoulder Room
1405 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1350 mm
-
Steering Type
Yes
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Rear USB Ports
No
-
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue
-
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
PU
Rear AC Vents
No
-
Heated Seats
No
Not Available
Cooled Seats
No
-
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Seat Material
Vinyl
PVC + Fabric
Fabric Seats
No
-
Leather Seats
No
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
2-Way Manual
6-way manual
Adjustable Driver Seat
2-Way Manual
-
Seat Adjustment
2-Way Manual
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
2-Way Manual
4-way manual
Adjustable Front Seat
2-Way Manual
-
Driver Lumbar Support
No
-
Memory Seats
No
-
60 40 Split Seat
No
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
No
-
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Rear Headrest
No
-
Front Armrest
No
-
Rear Armrest
No
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
Cup Holders
2
-
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Available
Interior Colour Options
Grey
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Commercial cab with driver and passenger seating, basic audio, air conditioning (Aircon variants), manual windows, simplified commercial switchgear
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Seat Trim
Vinyl
PVC + Fabric
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Vinyl
-
Driver Seat
2-Way Manual
-
Seat Fold Type
No
-
Armrest Front
No
-
Armrest Rear
No
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
No
-
Interior Colours
Grey
-
Interior Trim Colour
Grey
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
No
-
Spec
K2700
MG3
Infotainment Screen
0
10.25-inch
Infotainment Display
0
-
Infotainment System
0-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch infotainment display
Infotainment Screen Size
0
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
0
10.25-inch
Navigation System
No
-
Apple CarPlay
No
Wireless
Wireless Apple CarPlay
No
Wireless
Android Auto
No
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Standard
USB Ports
0
2 front USB-C ports (1 full-function, 1 charging)
Rear Usb
No
-
AUX Input
No
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
No
-
Number of Speakers
2
6
Premium Audio
No
-
FM Radio
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
No
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
No
7-inch driver display
Head Up Display
No
-
Audio Controls On Steering
No
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
No
-
Multi Information Display
Analogue
-
Display Audio
0-inch Touchscreen
-
Smartphone Connectivity
No
-
Connected Services
No
-
Audio Speakers
2
6
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
0
-
Voice Control
No
-
Audio
Yes
-
Audio System
Yes
-
Wireless Android Auto
No
Wireless
Spec
K2700
MG3
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Years
5 Years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
3 Years
-
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
K2700
MG3
Body Style
Van
Five-door hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
Van
Compact Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Van
Hatchback
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Color Note
White (standard fleet specification)
-
Tare Mass Kg
1880 kg
-
Model Introduced Year
1997
2025
Generation
Long-running light commercial vehicle; established in SA commercial fleet market
Current-generation five-door MG3 offered locally with naturally aspirated petrol and self-charging hybrid powertrains.
Facelift History
Updated in 2005, 2012; current model ongoing production with specification updates
South African launch specification introduced in 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
2012
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Production Status
active
active
Spec
K2700
MG3
Price Zar
404995 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
404995
469900
Starting Price Zar
404995
469900
Ownership Role
Flagship
Passenger vehicle
Spec
K2700
MG3
Engine
2.7-litre Naturally Aspirated Diesel
1.5-litre Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Code
J2
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2665 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
2
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Multipoint Injection
Compression Ratio
20.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
94 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
96 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
56 kW @ 3200 rpm
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
152 Nm @ 2000 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
RWD
FWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
3-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
130 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
No
Eco, Standard, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
29.8 kW/tonne
118.50 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
80.9 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
In depth: how these cars differ
This K2700 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: K2700 32 vs MG3 40.
Efficiency index: K2700 43 vs MG3 90.
Safety-equipment index: K2700 0 vs MG3 92.
Practicality index: K2700 68 vs MG3 48.
Ownership-cover index: K2700 49 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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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 29 points
MG3 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
MG3
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
48/100
K2700
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
43/100
Safety
0/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
49/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG MG3
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 37 pts for K2700
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, MG3 leads. However, K2700 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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