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 and Tiggo 8 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
MG3 starts ZAR 260,000 cheaperMG3 from ZAR 269,900 · Tiggo 8 Pro from ZAR 529,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
MG3
Tiggo 8 Pro
Maximum Power
MG375 kW @ 6000 rpm
Tiggo 8 Pro145 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
MG3128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Tiggo 8 Pro290 Nm
Engine Size
MG31498 cc
Tiggo 8 Pro1600 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
MG323.26 km/l
Tiggo 8 Pro13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
MG3149 mm
Tiggo 8 Pro207 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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MG MG3
1.5L Hybrid+
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
MG3
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Tiggo 8 Pro
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
MG3
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Tiggo 8 Pro
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
MG3
Tiggo 8 Pro
Model Introduced Year
2025
2023
Generation
Current-generation five-door MG3 offered locally with naturally aspirated petrol and self-charging hybrid powertrains.
Current South Africa Tiggo 8 Pro range
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced in 2025.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door hatchback
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact Hatchback
SUV
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1590 kg
Spec
MG3
Tiggo 8 Pro
Length
4113 mm
4720 mm
Width
1797 mm
1860 mm
Height
1502 mm
1705 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
2710 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
207 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
207 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
293 l
117 l
Kerb Weight
1308 kg
1590 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1766 kg
2142 kg
Payload Capacity
458 kg
552 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.25 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
985 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
945 mm
Spec
MG3
Tiggo 8 Pro
Engine
1.5-litre Self Charging Hybrid
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
1600 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Petrol 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
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
290 Nm
Combined Power
155 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
425 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
3-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
170 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Standard, Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
118.50 kW/tonne
91.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
324.92 Nm/tonne
182.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1.83 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
MG3
Tiggo 8 Pro
Gearbox
3-Speed Automatic hybrid transmission
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
3
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Hybrid
Electric
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
FWD
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
Not Available
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Hybrid transmission
7 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
3
7
Spec
MG3
Tiggo 8 Pro
Claimed Mileage
23.26 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
27.03 km/l
11.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.41 km/l
16.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
51 l
Emission Standard
EURO 5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
23.26 km/l
13.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
36
51
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
MG3
Tiggo 8 Pro
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
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
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
MG3
Tiggo 8 Pro
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
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
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
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
MG3
Tiggo 8 Pro
Seat Material
PVC + Fabric
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
PU
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way manual
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Power
Seat Trim
PVC + Fabric
Leatherette / leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
MG3
Tiggo 8 Pro
Climate Control
Single-zone air conditioning
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Single-zone air conditioning
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
739 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
MG3
Tiggo 8 Pro
Infotainment System
10.25-inch infotainment display
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch driver display
Standard
USB Ports
2 front USB-C ports (1 full-function, 1 charging)
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
MG3
Tiggo 8 Pro
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Flare Red, Morning Yellow, Pearl Black, York White, Hampstead Grey, St. Moritz Blue, Blade Silver
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Spec
MG3
Tiggo 8 Pro
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
207 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
207 mm
Spec
MG3
Tiggo 8 Pro
Tyre Size
195/55 R16
235/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch
235/55 R18
Handbrake Type
Electric
Electronic parking brake
Spec
MG3
Tiggo 8 Pro
Front Suspension
MacPherson
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
1582 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1604 mm
Spec
MG3
Tiggo 8 Pro
CO2 Emissions
100 g/km
172 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
MG3
Tiggo 8 Pro
Service Plan
MG3-specific service plan
5 Year / 60 000 km
Spec
MG3
Tiggo 8 Pro
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
mid-to-high value
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
529900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
mid-to-high value
Starting Price
469900
529900
Starting Price Zar
469900
529900
Spec
MG3
Tiggo 8 Pro
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This MG3 and Tiggo 8 Pro 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: MG3 40 vs Tiggo 8 Pro 59.
Efficiency index: MG3 90 vs Tiggo 8 Pro 54.
Safety-equipment index: MG3 92 vs Tiggo 8 Pro 94.
Practicality index: MG3 48 vs Tiggo 8 Pro 58.
Ownership-cover index: MG3 not separately scored vs Tiggo 8 Pro 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
Tiggo 8 Pro leads by 1 points
MG3 and Tiggo 8 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Tiggo 8 Pro +19
Efficiency
MG3 +36
Safety
Tiggo 8 Pro +2
Practicality
Tiggo 8 Pro +10
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 8 Pro
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
58/100
MG3
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
48/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 8 Pro
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 66 pts for MG3
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 8 Pro 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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