Comparison - Renault Captur E-TECH Plug-in Hybrid 2021 - vs - MG HS Exclusive Plug-in Hybrid 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Renault Kaptur,Renault Samsung QM3

Also called:

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2020 Renault Captur in-depth review
Renault Captur Hybrid E-Tech 2021 Review: Why plug-in hybrid
Renault Captur 2021 review: It's MUCH better than the old one.
New Renault CAPTUR 2020 Review Interior Exterior
Renault Captur (2017) - AutoWeek Review - English subtitles
Peugeot 2008 vs Renault Captur - AutoWeek Review
Renault Captur 2020 - Bestseller 2.0? (ENG) - Test Drive and Review
2022 MG HS Excite X Review | Big on Value | Drive.com.au
2022 MG HS PHEV (inc. 0-100) review.
2021 MG HS Plug-in Hybrid First Drive Review | CarAdvice
MG HS Plus EV 2023 review (plug-in hybrid)
2020 MG HS Crash & Safety Test
MG HS 2020 review
2022 MG HS PHEV (inc. 0-100) review.
2022 MG HS Excite X Review | Big on Value | Drive.com.au
Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
£
30,495
Updated: 
15 Aug 2020
£
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: 
6-speed Automatic
10-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
8.60gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Boston Blue
#435364
Alabaster White
#FCFEF9
Highland Grey
#B6BBBF
Oyster Grey
#797B7A
Diamond Black with Desert Orange roof
#B25518
Diamond Black with Alabaster White roof
#2A2B2D
Celadon Blue
#71A6B7
Iron Blue
#00216B
Flame Red
#BC0C1E
Color: 
White pearl
#E3E3E4
Black Pearl
#111111
Pimlico blue
#131649
Farringdon red
#700A0E

Electric

Motors: 
two electric motors
Battery: 
9.8 kWh
16.6kWh
Full Charge Range: 
32mi
Full Charge Time: 
3.7 kW / 7kW charger takes 3H to charge from empty to full
Estimated 7kW Charge Time (full charge) / hours - 3 hours
Top Speed: 
118mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
10.10s
6.90s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Excellent space and practicality
Large boot for a small SUV
Range of efficient engines

Cons
Infotainment system not as slick as alternatives
Not that comfy around town
Safety tech reserved for top trim

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
Hybrid
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.60L
1.50L
Torque: 
273ft-lbs
at 3 700rpm
Horsepower: 
160hp
254hp
at 5 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
36.40Feet
36.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
no
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
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Cruise control with speed limiter
Hands-free keycard
12v Power Socket
Adaptive Cruise Control
Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
166.40in
180.00in
Width: 
70.70in
81.80in
Height: 
61.90in
65.50in
Ground Clearance: 
6.80in
Front Track: 
61.40in
61.90in
Rear Track: 
60.90in
62.30in
Wheel Base: 
103.90in
107.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
36.90
38.10
Rear Head Room: 
35.70
37.90
Front Leg Room: 
54.50in
41.10in
Rear leg room: 
54.70in
38.50in
Front Shoulder Room: 
58.20in
Rear Shoulder room: 
56.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
45.00cu.ft
48.50cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1433lbs
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
14.20cu.ft
15.80cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3448.00lbs
3913.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no

Power Features

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

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Driver's seat height adjustment
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
Rear seats - 60:40 split and fixed base
Folding center armrest
2nd Row 60:40 Split Fold Seat

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson type with rectangular shaped lower arm and anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension: 
Torsion beam with programmed deflection - coil springs

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Automatic air conditioning with one touch quick demist function and air quality regulator
Heating system with pollen filter
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: 
EASY LINK : 7” touchscreen with Navigation, Bluetooth, DAB radio, USB ports and compatible with Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto
BOSE® premium Sound System with 8 speakers and 1 sub-woofer
7" TFT Driver information display
Wireless phone charger
Scheduled charging, heating and air conditioning using the EASY LINK multimedia system
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: 
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: 
17 in
18"
Wheels more: 
Tyre inflation kit
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R17
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
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Drum
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
no
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
no
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Warning
Hill Start Assist
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)