Comparison - Citroen e-C4 Shine 2021 - vs - MG HS Exclusive Plug-in Hybrid 2021

General

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2021 MG HS Plug-in Hybrid First Drive Review | CarAdvice
MG HS Plus EV 2023 review (plug-in hybrid)
2022 MG HS PHEV (inc. 0-100) review.
MG HS 2020 review
MG HS 2020: Australian first drive
2022 MG HS PHEV (inc. 0-100) review.
2021 MG HS Plug-in Hybrid First Drive Review | CarAdvice
Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
£
30,656
Updated: 
15 Feb 2021
£
32,495
Updated: 
15 Nov 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
10-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
#808181
#EFEFEF
#0C4658
#B14811
#6C8186
#61605E
#92071E
Color: 
White pearl
#E3E3E4
Black Pearl
#111111
Pimlico blue
#131649
Farringdon red
#700A0E

Electric

Battery: 
50 kWh
16.6kWh
Full Charge Range: 
217mi
32mi
Full Charge Time: 
100kW fast charging station will replenish the battery to 80 per cent in 30 minutes
Estimated 7kW Charge Time (full charge) / hours - 3 hours
Top Speed: 
93mph
118mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
9.70s
6.90s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

PROS
Striking styling means it stands out
Ample interior room and luggage space

CONS
Disappointing battery range
If you want a sporty car, look elsewhere
Doesn't feel as nippy as its rivals

By: 
parkers.co.uk

PROS
Mainly cushy ride
Good quality interior
Hushed at motorway speeds

CONS
Relatively slow acceleration
Not as roomy as some rivals
Competent handling but not particularly fun to drive

By: 
whatcar.com

Pros
Distinctive looks
100kW charging is standard
Same space inside as regular C4

Cons
Modest real-world range
Not that affordable
Lots of body roll in the bends

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Range-topping MG SUV big on value, and now available as a plug-in hybrid.

PROS
Roomy and practical interior
Comfortable seats and ride
Well equipped with loads of kit
Great value for money

CONS
Unresponsive, noisy engine
Uninspiring handling
Some hard interior plastics
Less than amazing finance deals

By: 
parkers.co.uk

PROS
Powerful and engaging driveline
Heaps of standard kit
Australia's cheapest PHEV SUV

CONS
Fuel figure on test far from claim
Misses out on seven-year warranty
Benefits may be misconstrued

By: 
caradvice.com.au

PROS
Smooth power delivery
Cheaper and better-equipped than rivals
Spacious interior

CONS
Shorter warranty than other HS models
Heavy steering
Infotainment set-up needs some finessing

By: 
carexpert.com.au

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Hybrid
Engine type: 
Electric
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.50L
Torque: 
191ft-lbs
273ft-lbs
at 3 700rpm
Horsepower: 
136hp
254hp
at 5 500rpm
Turning Circle: 
35.70Feet
36.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
no
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: 
Multi-function steering wheel
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Speed limiter
Voice commands
Front and rear parking sensors with flankguard
Heated steering wheel
Citroen connect nav with speed cam and danger zones alert
12v Power Socket
Adaptive Cruise Control
Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
171.60in
180.00in
Width: 
70.80in
81.80in
Height: 
60.00in
65.50in
Front Track: 
61.90in
Rear Track: 
62.30in
Wheel Base: 
105.11in
107.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.10
Rear Head Room: 
37.90
Front Leg Room: 
41.10in
Rear leg room: 
38.50in
Front Shoulder Room: 
58.20in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
48.50cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
15.80cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3913.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
no
yes
Compass: 
no
no
More Instruments: 
5.5 inch backlit full TFT driver's instrument cluster

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Power Tailgate
Front & Rear Electric Windows all with one-touch up/down

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Height adjustable driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable front passenger seat
Front head restraints
Black or Red/Black Leather Upholstery
Sports Style Front Seats with One-Piece Back
Electric Driver's 6-way Adjustable Seat
Electric Passenger's 4-way Adjustable Seat
Heated Front Seats
Front Centre Sliding Armrest with Storage
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split folding rear seats
Folding center armrest
2nd Row 60:40 Split Fold Seat

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Remote temperature pre-conditioning
Boot light
Dual Zone Auto Air Conditioning

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
12V power outlet,
10" high resolution touchscreen
Apple car play and Android auto
6-Speaker
10.1" Colour Touchscreen
Apple CarPlayTM
360 Parking Camera
USB Mobile Phone Charging Function

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Electrically heated, folding and adjustable external rear view mirrors with courtesy lighting
Rain sensing automatic front windscreen wipers
Automatic headlights with high beam assist
Bi-Function Projection Headlights
Bi-Function LED Headlights
Front and Rear LED Sequential Indicators
Silver Roof Rails
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and Rear Aero Wiper
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18"
18"
Wheels more: 
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
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
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Tyre underinflation detection
Post collision safety brake
Hill start assist
Front seatbelt pretensioners
LED front fog lamps with static cornering function
Active Emergency Braking with Pedestrian and Bicycle Detection
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) with Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Traffic Jam Assist
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Intelligent High Beam Assist
ARP (Anti Rolling Protection)
Hill Launch Assist
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
Front and Rear Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder
Front Seat Belt (3 point with Pretensioner and Load Limiter)