MG3 III 1.5 Hatchback
85 kW116 PS114 hp148 Nm2025
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- Power
- 85 kW 116 PS · 114 hp
- Torque
- 148 Nm 109 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.8 s
- Fuel consumption
- 6.1 l/100 km
- Kerb weight
- 1,237 kg
- Boot volume
- 293 l
The MG3 III 1.5 petrol uses a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine rated at 85 kW (116 PS) and 148 Nm of torque, in hatchback form. In the MG3 III 1.5 petrol, power reaches the front wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.
This is the entry point among the 2 versions of the MG3 III; the range-topping 1.5 Hybrid+ (143 kW) has 68% more power. The MG3 III 1.5 petrol is also the fastest flat out (185 km/h) and the lightest (1,237 kg). According to our catalog data, the MG3 III 1.5 petrol needs 10.8 s to reach 100 km/h, averages 6.1 l/100 km and has 93 PS per tonne to work with.
Where the MG3 III 1.5 petrol stands out
- Highest top speed in the range: 185 km/h
- Lightest version of the MG3 III: 1,237 kg
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,495 cm³ 1.5 l · 91 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 85 kW 116 PS · 114 hp |
| Torque | 148 Nm 109 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 10.8 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 185 km/h 115 mph |
| Fuel consumption | 6.1 l/100 km 46.3 mpg UK · 38.6 mpg US |
| CO₂ emissions | 137 g/km |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,113 mm 161.9 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,797 mm 70.7 in |
| Height | 1,502 mm 59.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm 101.2 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,237 kg 2,727 lb |
| Boot volume | 293 l 10.3 cu ft |
Production
| Body type | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Years | 2025 |
| Generation | MG3 III (2024–present) |
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