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 ZS Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
MG3 starts ZAR 127,700 cheaperMG3 from ZAR 269,900 · ZS Pro from ZAR 397,600
Five key differences
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Specification
MG3
ZS Pro
Maximum Power
MG375 kW @ 6000 rpm
ZS Pro125 kW
Maximum Torque
MG3128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
ZS Pro275 Nm
Engine Size
MG31498 cc
ZS Pro1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
MG323.26 km/l
ZS Pro14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
MG3149 mm
ZS Pro161 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)
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
ZS Pro
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
ZS Pro
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
ZS Pro
Model Introduced Year
2025
2025
Generation
Current-generation five-door MG3 offered locally with naturally aspirated petrol and self-charging hybrid powertrains.
Current South African ZS Pro compact SUV with a 1.5-litre turbo engine, CVT and two-grade matrix.
Facelift History
South African launch specification introduced in 2025.
Launched locally in 2025 while the value-led ZS remained current.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door hatchback
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact Hatchback
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Spec
MG3
ZS Pro
Length
4113 mm
4430 mm
Width
1797 mm
1818 mm
Height
1502 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
161 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
293 l
443 l
Kerb Weight
1308 kg
1390 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1766 kg
1840 kg
Payload Capacity
458 kg
450 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.25 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
875 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
865 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
MG3
ZS Pro
Engine
1.5-litre Self Charging Hybrid
1.5-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
1496 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Gasoline 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
125 kW
Maximum Torque
128 Nm @ 4500 rpm
275 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
CVT
Top Speed
170 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.0 sec
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Standard, Sport
Normal, Eco, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
118.50 kW/tonne
89.93 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
324.92 Nm/tonne
197.84 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
ZS Pro
Gearbox
3-Speed Automatic hybrid transmission
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
3
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Hybrid
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
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
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Hybrid transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
3
Not Applicable
Spec
MG3
ZS Pro
Claimed Mileage
23.26 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
27.03 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.41 km/l
18.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
36 l
55 l
Emission Standard
EURO 5
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Real-world Mileage
23.26 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
36
55
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
ZS Pro
Airbags
6
6
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
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
ZS 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
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Standard
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
ZS Pro
Seat Material
PVC + Fabric
PVC
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
PU
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way manual
Powered
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
4-way manual
Seat Trim
PVC + Fabric
PVC
Spec
MG3
ZS Pro
Climate Control
Single-zone air conditioning
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
Panoramic electric sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Single-zone air conditioning
Automatic climate control
Spec
MG3
ZS Pro
Infotainment System
10.25-inch infotainment display
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch driver display
Digital driver display
USB Ports
2 front USB-C ports (1 full-function, 1 charging)
4
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
12.3-inch
Spec
MG3
ZS Pro
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Flare Red, Morning Yellow, Pearl Black, York White, Hampstead Grey, St. Moritz Blue, Blade Silver
Arctic White, Black Pearl, Monument Silver, Diamond Red, Como Blue
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Spec
MG3
ZS Pro
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
28.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
MG3
ZS Pro
Tyre Size
195/55 R16
215/50R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Non-full-size
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Electric
Electronic
Spec
MG3
ZS Pro
Front Suspension
MacPherson
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Spec
MG3
ZS Pro
CO2 Emissions
100 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
MG3
ZS Pro
Service Plan
MG3-specific service plan
5 years / 60,000 km
Spec
MG3
ZS Pro
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
431500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African MSRP
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
469900
431500
Starting Price Zar
469900
431500
Spec
MG3
ZS Pro
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This MG3 and ZS 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 ZS Pro 56.
Efficiency index: MG3 90 vs ZS Pro 58.
Safety-equipment index: MG3 92 vs ZS Pro 91.
Practicality index: MG3 48 vs ZS Pro 55.
Ownership-cover index: MG3 not separately scored vs ZS 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
MG3 leads by 1 points
MG3 and ZS Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
ZS Pro +16
Efficiency
MG3 +32
Safety
MG3 +1
Practicality
ZS Pro +7
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
ZS Pro
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG MG3
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 65 pts for ZS Pro
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, MG3 leads. However, ZS Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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