The All New MG HS 2.0T vs. Hyundai Tucson | Head-to-Head Comparison
Recently, MG introduced the 2.0 turbo variant in the HS’s lineup, and that variant is now a strong competitor of Jolion, Sportage, Oshan X7, 2008, and Tucson as well. We previously made the comparison with Sportage, and this is the follow-up with Tucson.
Pakwheels Unbias POV on Both Cars
Hyundai Tucson is a South Korean manufacturer’s crossover and a strong option in the market due to its Hyundai emblem. The overall car is designed for the family, very simple, yet practical, safe, and has lots of techs.
On the other hand, we’ve got MG HS 2.0 turbocharged, a newly launched variant by MG in the HS’s lineup with an extra horse add-on. HS is more geared towards people who love to do experiments and want something unconventionally awesome. Packed with hi-tech goodies, MG Pilot (pack of safety features), and a goddam beautiful look-at interior, MG is surely a considerable choice in a 9.3 million.
However, there’s almost a 700K PKR difference between both cars: Tucson costs 8.6 million PKR, and the HS 2.0 T costs 9.3 million PKR. While the HS has more horses and better torque, it’s definitely not cheap to run. Comparatively, Tucson has a better economy than the 2.0T HS.
The HS’s 226 HP is certainly a beast for a C-segment crossover. Tucson is also a considerable option, and it would not leave you feeling underpowered in city rides. But again, if you prefer power, the HS turbo could be your best choice, 0-100 in 9.3 seconds only.
- Hyundai Tucson AWD A/T Ultimate: PKR 8,659,000
- MG HS 2.0T: PKR 9,299,000
These are the two best competitors in terms of price budget, there is a 7 lacs differe.
Here’s a 1-1 comparison now:
Interior
| Specs | MG HS 2.0T (top-of-the-line) | Hyundai Tucson AWD A/T Ultimate (top-of-the-line |
| Dashboard | Leather-like dual-tone dashboard with black on top and red or beige on the bottom | Dual-tone high-quality ABS plastic dashboard with black on top and beige on the bottom |
| Driver and passenger seats | 6-way for driver, 4-way for passenger side | 8-way for driver, N/A for passenger side |
| Door projector welcome logo | Yes | No |
| Paddle shifters | Yes | No |
| Ambient Lighting | Yes | No |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Panoramic |
| Cruise Control | Yes + Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes |
| Headlights leveling | Manual | Auto |
| Infotainment | 10.1-inches | 10.1-inches |
| Heated seats | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 |
| Air purifier | No | No |
| Back USB ports | No | No |
| Tailgate | Auto | Smart |
Exterior
| Specs | MG HS 2.0T (top-of-the-line) | Hyundai Tucson AWD A/T Ultimate (top-of-the-line |
| Alloys | 18-inches | 18-inches |
| Headlights | Projector LED headlamps with sequential indicators | Static LED projector headlamps |
| Alloys color | Matte grey | Matte grey and matte black |
| AWD | Yes | Yes |
| Door handles | Body-colored | Chrome |
| Roof grills | Yes | Yes |
| Bumper | Front and rear dual-tone with a diffuser on the rear | Front and rear dual-tone with a diffuser on the rear |
| Exhaust | Two exhaust pipes on the rear bumper. We suspect one of them is fake and is for looks only | Visible on bumper side for aesthetic purposes |
| Side skirts | Yes, with fender garnishes and footstep | Yes, with fender garnishes and footstep |
Engine and Performance
| Specs | MG HS 2.0T (top-of-the-line) | Hyundai Tucson AWD A/T Ultimate (top-of-the-line |
| Engine size | 2,000cc | 2,000cc |
| Engine type | Turbo | Naturally Aspirated |
| HP | 226 HP @ 5300 RPM | 155 HP @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm @ 4000 RPM | 196 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Tranmission | 6-speed DCT | 6-speed AT |
| Fuel average in city (company claim) | 10 Km/l | 10 Km/l |
Other details: Both have 5-star ANCAP ratings.