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 X200 Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
MG3 starts ZAR 34,361 cheaperMG3 from ZAR 269,900 · X200 Single Cab from ZAR 304,261
Five key differences
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Specification
MG3
X200 Single Cab
Maximum Power
MG375 kW @ 6000 rpm
X200 Single Cab80 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
MG3128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
X200 Single Cab240 Nm @ 1800-2000 rpm
Engine Size
MG31498 cc
X200 Single Cab2771 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
MG323.26 km/l
X200 Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
MG3149 mm
X200 Single Cab170 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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MG MG3
1.5L Hybrid+
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
MG3
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
X200 Single Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
MG3
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
X200 Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
MG3
X200 Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current-generation five-door MG3 offered locally with naturally aspirated petrol and self-charging hybrid powertrains.
Current South African X200 Single Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced in 2025.
No later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Five-door hatchback
Forward-cab single cab
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact Hatchback
Forward-cab light commercial vehicle
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
MG3
X200 Single Cab
Length
4113 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Width
1797 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Height
1502 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheelbase
2570 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
293 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1308 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1766 kg
3260 kg
Payload Capacity
458 kg
1500 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
1250 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.25 m
5.75 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
MG3
X200 Single Cab
Engine
1.5-litre Self Charging Hybrid
2.8-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
2771 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Direct 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
80 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque
128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
240 Nm @ 1800-2000 rpm
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
RWD
Transmission
3-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
118.50 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
324.92 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
X200 Single Cab
Gearbox
3-Speed Automatic hybrid transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
RWD
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
3
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Hybrid
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Hybrid transmission
5-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
3
5
Spec
MG3
X200 Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
23.26 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
27.03 km/l
8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.41 km/l
11.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
65 l
Emission Standard
EURO 5
Euro 2
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
23.26 km/l
12.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
36
65
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
X200 Single Cab
Airbags
6
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
EBD
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
MG3
X200 Single Cab
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
MG3
X200 Single Cab
Seat Material
PVC + Fabric
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
PU
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
PVC + Fabric
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
MG3
X200 Single Cab
Climate Control
Single-zone air conditioning
Air conditioner
Power Windows
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Single-zone air conditioning
Air conditioner
Spec
MG3
X200 Single Cab
Infotainment System
10.25-inch infotainment display
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Wireless
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch driver display
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
2 front USB-C ports (1 full-function, 1 charging)
USB
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
MG3
X200 Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Flare Red, Morning Yellow, Pearl Black, York White, Hampstead Grey, St. Moritz Blue, Blade Silver
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
MG3
X200 Single Cab
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
MG3
X200 Single Cab
Tyre Size
195/55 R16
195/70 R15C
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Steel spare
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch
15
Handbrake Type
Electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
MG3
X200 Single Cab
Front Suspension
MacPherson
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
MG3
X200 Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
100 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
MG3
X200 Single Cab
Service Plan
MG3-specific service plan
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
MG3
X200 Single Cab
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Current South African forward-cab single cab derivative
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
347739 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
Current official suggested retail price, vat excluded
Starting Price
469900
347739
Starting Price Zar
469900
347739
Spec
MG3
X200 Single Cab
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This MG3 and X200 Single Cab 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 X200 Single Cab 44.
Efficiency index: MG3 90 vs X200 Single Cab 54.
Safety-equipment index: MG3 92 vs X200 Single Cab 88.
Practicality index: MG3 48 vs X200 Single Cab 57.
Ownership-cover index: MG3 not separately scored vs X200 Single Cab 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
MG3 leads by 5 points
MG3 and X200 Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
X200 Single Cab +4
Efficiency
MG3 +36
Safety
MG3 +4
Practicality
X200 Single Cab +9
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
MG3
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
48/100
X200 Single Cab
Performance
44/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
57/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG MG3
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 61 pts for X200 Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, MG3 leads. However, X200 Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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