Are MG cars fuel efficient? MG economy explained
Learn more about the fuel efficiency of MG cars and the models that offer great fuel economy
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What is fuel efficiency?
Fuel efficiency describes how far your car can travel on a single tank of fuel or charge.
If your car has good fuel efficiency then you can drive further on a single tank of fuel, but if your car has poor fuel efficiency, it’s likely to prioritise performance over economy.
In recent years, MG cars have offered good fuel efficiency thanks to some solid engines and the know-how of its Chinese owner, SAIC Motors.
So, if you want to save money at the petrol station by buying a fuel-efficient car, an MG may be for you.
How does MG ensure fuel efficiency in its cars?
To ensure the best fuel efficiency, car companies like MG have spent large sums of money on research and development to ensure the lives of its buyers are as easy and affordable as possible.
Up until recently, MG only offered petrol cars but it now makes exclusively makes petrol and electric cars, with three fully electric cars in its lineup and one plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV.
This is in a bid to cut down on its overall carbon footprint and reduce tailpipe emissions.
MG also uses lightweight materials in its cars, which reduces the car’s overall weight so the engine/electric motor doesn’t need to work as hard.
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How do I assess the fuel efficiency of my MG?
By using your MG’s trip computer, you can monitor the car’s fuel efficiency and MPG figures, allowing you to keep a close eye on your driving and the car’s overall efficiency.
How to calculate your car’s MPG:
1. When you fully fill up your tank, multiply the number of litres it took to fill it by 0.219 to convert the figure into gallons
2. Subtract your starting mileage by how many miles you’ve covered since fuelling up last
3. Divide that number by the gallon figure – this gives you your total MPG
Which MG models have the best fuel economy?
Almost all modern MG models will return strong fuel economy figures, but some will be better than others – especially the plug-in hybrid SUV and fully electric models.
The top MG models we’d recommend for the best fuel economy are the MG HS PHEV, MG3, MG ZS EV, and MG4 EV.
MG’s HS plug-in hybrid model is currently the only PHEV it sells, and it’s essentially just a standard HS SUV with a large battery and motor that offers up to 32 miles of all-electric driving and 155.8mpg.
If you fancy something a little smaller, then the MG3 hatchback is just right for you. Not only is it the cheapest car MG makes, it’s also perfect for most people due to its size and fuel economy, which is up to 43.3mpg.
If an electric car is more up your street, then the MG ZS EV or MG4 EV would be better suited to you.
The former is a large electric SUV that offers 273 miles of range from a single charge, whereas the smaller and newer MG4 gives you 281 miles of range.