2025 MG MG3 LUX vs 2026 Kia Picanto 1.2L LX
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
MG MG3 vs Kia Picanto, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceMG MG3: AED 53,600Kia Picanto: AED 57,000MG MG3 is AED 3,400 cheaper (6%).
- PowerMG MG3: 109 hpKia Picanto: 83 hpMG MG3 makes 26 hp more.
- TorqueMG MG3: 140 NmKia Picanto: 122 NmMG MG3 makes 18 Nm more.
- Fuel economyMG MG3: 15 km/LKia Picanto: 16.4 km/LKia Picanto goes 1.4 km further per litre.
- LengthMG MG3: 4059 mmKia Picanto: 3595 mmMG MG3 is 464 mm longer.
- SeatingMG MG3: 5 SeaterKia Picanto: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
Which is better in the UAE: MG MG3 or Kia Picanto?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: MG MG3 is AED 3,400 cheaper (6%). MG MG3 makes 26 hp more. Kia Picanto goes 1.4 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
MG
MG3 LUX
AED 53,600*
Kia
Picanto 1.2L LX
AED 57,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
1500
109
140
Petrol
4
1200
83
122
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4
4
Displacement (cc)
1500
1200
Power (hp)
109
83
Peak Torque (Nm)
140
122
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
CVT
-
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
4-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
CVT
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
4-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
15
35
16.4
Fuel Tank Size (L)
-
35
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
15
16.4
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
11
170
13.7
161
0 to 100 (s)
11
13.7
Top Speed (km/h)
170
161
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
5
4059
1728
1504
2520
-
-
-
-
-
5
3595
1595
1495
2400
980
-
-
255
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
4059
3595
Width (mm)
1728
1595
Height (mm)
1504
1495
Wheelbase (mm)
2520
2400
Weight (kg)
-
980
Front Tyres
-
-
Rear Tyres
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
-
255
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Listed prices are the lowest published trim for each model, ex-showroom UAE, excluding 5% VAT, registration and insurance — how we publish prices.