Comparison - MG GS Exclusive 2018 - vs - Land Rover Defender V8 Hard Top 2018

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Model: 
Average Price: 
30,201
Converted from British Pound
Updated: 
02 Jan 2018
Updated: 
19 Feb 2018
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2018
2018
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
7-speed Automatic
6-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
no
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
no
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
14.60gals
19.80gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Arctic White
#ECECEC
Jet Black
#191B1F
Aspen Silver (metallic)
#A1A1A1
Sunset Orange (metallic)
#D25214
Mocha Brown (metallic)
#6F5B49
Sahara Gold (metallic)
#B4732F

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The MG GS is the brand’s first SUV, built to rival the Nissan Qashqai, Renault Kadjar and Vauxhall Mokka X. The MG costs less than all those models and is also a little bigger so, in terms of value for money, it’s off to a flying start.

Pros
Decent looks
Punchy engine
Low price

Cons
Cheap feeling cabin
Firm ride
Small boot

By: 
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Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Diesel
Fuel Economy City USA: 
30.00mpg
17.30mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
44.00mpg
24.25mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Diesel

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Flat
4
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.50L
2.20L
Torque: 
184ft-lbs
at 4 300rpm
265ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
Horsepower: 
163hp
at 5 600rpm
120hp
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.71Feet
40.30Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
no
Door Pockets: 
yes
no
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
no
Power Steering: 
yes
no
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
no
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
no
Rear View Camera: 
yes
no
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Cold storage box
Rear foot wind tunnel
Auto-dimming inner rear view mirror
Lazy locking
Trunk 12V power
A/C system
AUX
Push Button Start

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
177.16in
188.30in
Width: 
73.03in
70.40in
Height: 
65.55in
85.90in
Ground Clearance: 
7.28in
9.80in
Front Track: 
61.96in
58.50in
Rear Track: 
62.72in
58.50in
Wheel Base: 
104.33in
92.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.25
Rear Head Room: 
38.11
Front Leg Room: 
40.79in
Rear leg room: 
37.13in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.30in
Rear Shoulder room: 
54.41in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
47.18cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1525lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
17.06cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
48.70degrees
Angle of Departure: 
35.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
3053.40lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
no
Clock: 
yes
no
Trip computer: 
yes
no
Techometer: 
yes
no
Compass: 
yes
no
More Instruments: 
AUX
Odometer

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
no
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
electric mirror
LED tail lamp
Xenon headlamp
LED daytime running lights
keyless entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
no
Front Seats Features: 
Fabric sporty seat
Leather sporty seat
Driver's seat lumbar support
Front heated seats
Driver's 6-way manual adjustable seat
Driver's 6-way power adjustable seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Rear ventilation ducts
Incline adjustable rear seats
2nd row proportional foldable seat
Passenger's 4-way power adjustable seat
Passenger's 4-way manual adjustable seat
Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Macpherson struts front suspension
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-link rear suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
no
More Comfort Features: 
A/C system
Heater + A/C
Heater + Auto A/C
Lazy locking
Trunk 12V power
Power adjustable door mirror with steering light

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Radio + AUX/USB
MP3 + iPod
DAB audio
Radio data system (RDS)
iGo navigation
USB (with charging function)
Mirror link

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Intermittent wipers
Manual fold rear-view mirror
Electrical heated door mirrors
Front and rear boneless wiper
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
no
Wheel size: 
18 in.
16 inch
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
no
Front head airbags: 
yes
no
Rear head airbags: 
yes
no
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
no
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
no
Traction control: 
yes
no
Child seat anchors: 
yes
no
Front brakes: 
Electric brake
Stability control: 
yes
no
Rear brakes: 
Electric rake
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
no
Daytime running lights: 
yes
no
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
no
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
no
Rear headrests: 
yes
no
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
no
More Safety Features: 
Seat belt height adjustment
Rear ISOFIX (x2)
Take me home function
Side air curtain
Anti rolling program (ARP)
TPMS
Automatic door latch function
Seat belt reminder