Comparison - SsangYong Tivoli ELX 2019 - vs - MG HS Excite 2020

General

Other Names:

Also called:

SsangYong Tivoli XLV,SsangYong Tivolan,SsangYong LUVi,Micro Tivoli

Also called:

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Model: 
Average Price: 
£
18,745
Updated: 
27 Dec 2018
$
34,490
Australian Dollar
Updated: 
25 Feb 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2019
2016
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
12.40gals
14.50gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Solid Grand White
#FFFFFF
Metallic Silent Silver
#BABCBF
Solid Flaming red
#B62024
Metallic Dandy blue
#152B4D
Metallic Space Black
#131315
Metallic Techno Gray
#6C707F
Color: 
#CF030F
#000000
#F6F4F7
#0066C3
#FFFFFF

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The SsangYong Tivoli is central to this aim, its built on an all-new platform to compete with cars such as the Nissan Juke, Ford EcoSport and the Vauxhall Mokka in the ever-popular (and still growing) small crossover market.
While the Tivoli can’t match the striking styling of the Juke, this is arguably the best-looking SsangYong yet, and the company is claiming to have taken massive strides on the inside, too. The car will also come loaded with kit, including an optional seven-inch central screen on the dashboard.

Pros
Spacious for its size
Generous standard equipment
Cheap

Cons
Not as striking as the Juke
Quality falls behind the best in class
Bland to drive

By: 
carwow.co.uk

The Ssangyong Tivoli competes in the small SUV market, alongside rivals such as the Nissan Juke and Kia Soul. These cars offer the look and feel of an off-roader, but with performance and running costs more akin to a family hatchback. Do bear in mind, however, they’re better suited to on-road driving than traversing muddy lanes.
That’s certainly the case with the Tivoli, although unlike its aforementioned rivals, you can order it with four-wheel drive on higher trims.
A 1.6-litre petrol or 1.6-litre diesel is available throughout the range, combined with a six-speed manual gearbox. A six-speed automatic is available for both engines on all but the entry-level SE.

By: 
whatcar.com

You can put aside your reservations about the SsangYong badge, because the Tivoli is a thoroughly capable small crossover for the money. It’s not the most stylish inside or out, and it won’t win awards for ride comfort or refinement, but you get a lot of space and kit for little financial outlay.
The latter two points are especially true of the Tivoli XLV, but it’s more expensive, and we'd go for the two-wheel-drive version to save some money. The standard Tivoli is decent to drive, while with the diesel engine and is by far the best on-road car SsangYong has built yet.

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

The MG HS is a significant step forward for the brand in Australia, and it isn't just about the sharp pricing. It is a compelling competitor in the medium-SUV segment.

Pros
General feeling of quality, fit and finish is excellent
Cabin insulation and execution are well done
Value is unquestioned, including the warranty

Cons
1.5-litre engine is a little small for the medium-SUV segment
There is a slight torque hole off the mark that you do notice
Transmission is occasionally caught in the wrong gear when cruising

By: 
caradvice.com.au

Not only does the MG HS offer excellent value for money, it also has a classy interior and punchy performance if you’re prepared to work the engine for it. Although its infotainment system is laggy and its engine rather coarse when pushed, it’s well worth considering.

Pros
Cheap yet well equipped
Plush interior
Good ride and handling balance

Cons
Small boot
Coarse engine
Pricey PCP deals

By: 
whatcar.com

The MG HS is a practical family car that comes with a decent amount of standard equipment, but alternatives have more powerful engines that are cheaper to run.
The MG HS is the brand’s largest SUV and an alternative to the likes of the Nissan Qashqai and Skoda Karoq. MG might not quite have the same brand kudos as these cars, but it makes a pretty good first impression.
At least you get cruise control and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection as standard, though, but you’ll have to fork out for a top-spec car if you want a reversing camera, LED headlights and a panoramic glass roof.

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy Info: 
Urban/Extra Urban/Combined(mpg)uk - 28.8/49.6/39.2
City cycle (L/100km)-9.2 / Highway cycle (L/100km) - 6.2
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.60L
1.50L
Torque: 
221ft-lbs
at 2 500rpm
184ft-lbs
at 4 400rpm
Horsepower: 
112hp
at 4 000rpm
159hp
at 5 600rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Steering wheel, multifunction (audio, bluetooth, cruise controls)
More in Convenience: 
D-cut Steering Wheel
Electric windows (front & rear)
Smart steering
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
Removable luggage board
Luggage cover
Unique shaped leather steering wheel
Heated rear window

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
165.10in
180.00in
Width: 
70.60in
73.80in
Height: 
62.50in
66.30in
Ground Clearance: 
6.57in
6.80in
Front Track: 
61.20in
Rear Track: 
61.20in
Wheel Base: 
102.30in
107.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
45.40cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1102lbs
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
14.90cu.ft
16.30cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
20.50degrees
Angle of Departure: 
28.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
3229.00lbs
3351.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
no
Clock: 
yes
no
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no
More Instruments: 
Gloves box with illumination
Glasses box on the roof

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
power steering
Power folding door mirrors
Smart key, keyless
Front and rear electric windows (4 windows one-shot up and down with antitrap)
Electric liftgate

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Driver’s seat lumbar support
Height adjustable driver's seat
Leather seats
Front seat warmers
Chrome interior door handles
Stainless steel front door kick plates
Driver’s 6-way manually adjustable seat
Passenger’s 4-way manually adjustable seat
PU and PVC seat
Front seat pocket
Driver’s seat manual lumbar adjustment
Front centre armrest with storage, slidable
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
60/40 split rear seats
60 / 40 foldable rear seat
Angle adjustable rear seat – 2 stops
Rear arm rest with cup holder

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
McPherson Front Suspension
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-link Rear Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
no
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Smart instrument cluster
front auto washer switch
Luggage cover
Dual-Zone Air Conditioning
Sun visors with mirror and illumination
Rear air-conditioning vent
Dual-zone automatic climate contro
Electric air-conditioning control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
7" touch screen RDS radio with Ipod & Bluetooth connectivity
Tom Tom navigation
reversing camera
DIN radio
6 speakers
two tweeters
Roof mounted antenna
Part virtual instruments
10.1’’ screen with colour radio
Front 2 USB ports
6 speakers
Navigation with GPS (colour
Smartphone connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rear spoiler
Dark tint rear windows
Automatic dipping rear view mirror
Automatic headlights
Privacy glass: rear door, quarter and tailgate
Tinted glass
LED headlight with manual levelling
Headlamp auto lighting
High mounted brake light
LED taillamp-sequent illumination
Door mirrors with side indicator (LED)
Boneless wiper
Rain sensing wipers
Heated rear window
Shark fin antenna
Sidestep sill
Welcome lights
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18"
18 in
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front ventilated disc brakes
ventilated discs
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear solid disc brakes
Rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Rain sensing wipers
Front and rear parking sensors
Dual Pre-tensioners
EBS
ISO FIX child seat mountings
Automatic speed sensing door locks
High Beam Assist (HBA)
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Active Rollover Protection (ARP)
ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Hill-start Assist Control
Driver’s seat belt reminder
Passenger’s seat belt reminder
Driver and passenger seatbelt 3 point and pretensioner and constant Load limiter
3 point rear seatbelt, two sides belt with pretensioner and Load limiter
Front row seat, anti-submarine and anti-whiplash (Dynamic)
Rear row seat, anti-submarine and anti-whiplash
Four doors and tail gate alarm system
Rear buffer beam
Lane Departure Warning
Traffic Jam Assist
Blind Spot Detection System
Intelligent Headlamp Control
Front Collision Warning

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Beige Leather
#D8C9B9
Red Leather
#982729
Grey Leather
#727377