MG MG3
1.5 petrol FWD manual
Sustainability Rating: 3 stars
Our verdict:
The petrol driven MG3 1.5 l achieved an average rating score of 51% and 3 stars. The vehicle is small and very light, which helps reduce the impact of its production, but its pollutant emission and consumption values generally did not impress. Like other combustion-engined vehicles, the most challenging discipline are the greenhouses gases, where the result is modest.
- The MG3’s pollutant behaviour is adequate in warm tests but weakens during cold starts and high-power demand. Particle emissions and carbon monoxide are generally what limit the score. The car collects almost all points for tyre abrasion thanks to its low mass. The brake abrasion assessment benefits from the closed rear axle brake system (drums).
- The small MG delivers unremarkable fuel consumption despite its light weight and compact size. It benefits in LCA from low mass and no battery, but fuel use from the combustion engine still limits the score.
- The greenhouse gas emissions reach 239 g CO2‑eq./km over the full lifecycle, scoring modestly. Low production emissions cannot offset the high emissions from burning petrol.
Driving Experience
Our comments:
The Driving Experience evaluation of conventional vehicles focuses only on the performance in the section Consumption and Range . The MG3’s estimated real-world consumption figures are seen as adequate in all conditions warm weather and cold winter, urban, rural, highway and mixed driving scenarios. The consumption readings on the board computer display are accurate.
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