Vehicle Comparison

Comparing 2 vehicles

Summary

The 7-Year Warranty Championship: MG HS II Plug-in Hybrid meets the Kia Sportage PHEV.

Verdict

Both brands back their vehicles with Europe's benchmark 7-year manufacturer warranty. However, the MG HS II packs a substantially larger 21.4 kWh battery (120 km range vs 68 km on Sportage) while costing thousands less. The Sportage leads in all-wheel-drive grip and interior ergonomic polish.

MG HS II 1.5T

2025 • SUV

Adult Occupant

92%

Child Occupant

83%

Pedestrian

74%

Safety Assist

78%

5/5

Euro NCAP

2022

Kia Sportage V

2021 • SUV

Adult Occupant

92%

Child Occupant

83%

Pedestrian

74%

Safety Assist

78%

5/5

Euro NCAP

2022

Detailed Comparison

Specification

HS II 1.5T

Kia

Sportage V

Electric Range

120 km

Best Value

68 km

Fuel Consumption

0.5 L/100km

Best Value

1.2 L/100km

Battery Capacity

23.2 kWh

Best Value

13.8 kWh

Power

299 HP

Best Value

265 HP

Engine Displacement

1.496 L

1.6 L

CO₂ Emissions

12 g/km

Best Value

36 g/km

AC Charge Time

3.2h

Best Value

DC Charge Time

—

Best Value

—

Best Value

Trunk Volume

507 L

540 L

Best Value

Seats

Warranty

7 years

Best Value

7 years

Best Value

Euro NCAP Rating

5/5

Best Value

5/5

Electric Range

MG HS II 1.5T

120 km

Best Value

Kia Sportage V

68 km

Fuel Consumption

MG HS II 1.5T

0.5 L/100km

Best Value

Kia Sportage V

1.2 L/100km

Battery Capacity

MG HS II 1.5T

23.2 kWh

Best Value

Kia Sportage V

13.8 kWh

Power

MG HS II 1.5T

299 HP

Best Value

Kia Sportage V

265 HP

Engine Displacement

MG HS II 1.5T

1.496 L

Kia Sportage V

1.6 L

CO₂ Emissions

MG HS II 1.5T

12 g/km

Best Value

Kia Sportage V

36 g/km

AC Charge Time

MG HS II 1.5T

Kia Sportage V

3.2h

Best Value

DC Charge Time

MG HS II 1.5T

—

Best Value

Kia Sportage V

—

Best Value

Trunk Volume

MG HS II 1.5T

507 L

Kia Sportage V

540 L

Best Value

Seats

MG HS II 1.5T

Kia Sportage V

Warranty

MG HS II 1.5T

7 years

Best Value

Kia Sportage V

7 years

Best Value

Euro NCAP Rating

MG HS II 1.5T

5/5

Best Value

Kia Sportage V

5/5

🗺️EUROPEAN REAL-WORLD ROUTE BENCHMARKS

Germany 🇩🇪 & France 🇫🇷 Popular Routes Comparison

Visual side-by-side simulation across flat highway corridors and hilly Alpine passes—showing exact ICE transition kilometer, downhill regenerative recovery, and total trip energy cost.

Select Benchmark Route (Flat & Hilly):

🇩🇪

Munich → Garmisch-Partenkirchen

A95 / B2 • Bavyera Alpleri

Classic Bavarian Alps benchmark climbing from Munich (520m) over the 885m Eschenlohe crest before descending into Garmisch (708m). Tests uphill battery load, weight penalty, and downhill regen recovery.

Distance

90 km

Highway Pace

110 km/h

Ascent / Descent

+500m / -312m

Local Tariffs (DE)

⚡0.36€ • ⛽1.78€

⚡ #1

MG HS II 1.5T

🔋 19.5 kWh net (120 km WLTP)NMC🔥 PTC Heater

+21.2 km more pure EV driving💶 -1.25 € lower trip cost

Route Drive Mode Split (EV vs HEV)⚡→⛽ Petrol Engine Start:Km 58.5(Alt: 748m)

69% EV

31% HEV

Pure Electric (EV):61.9 km

Hybrid / Petrol (HEV):28.1 km

Electricity Used

15.6 kWh

25.2 kWh/100km

♻️Downhill Regen Bonus

+0.1 kWh

~+0.5 km EV bonus

Petrol Consumed

1.2 L

1.3 L/100km

💶Total Trip Energy Cost

7.76 €

⚡5.62€ + ⛽2.14€

🟣 #2

Kia Sportage V

🔋 11.6 kWh net (68 km WLTP)NMC🔥 PTC Heater

Route Drive Mode Split (EV vs HEV)⚡→⛽ Petrol Engine Start:Km 37.4(Alt: 612m)

45% EV

55% HEV

Pure Electric (EV):40.7 km

Hybrid / Petrol (HEV):49.3 km

Electricity Used

9.2 kWh

22.5 kWh/100km

♻️Downhill Regen Bonus

+0 kWh

~+0 km EV bonus

Petrol Consumed

3.2 L

3.6 L/100km

💶Total Trip Energy Cost

9.01 €

⚡3.31€ + ⛽5.70€

⛰️Route Elevation Profile & Terrain Slope Telemetry

Altitude gains/descents, gravity potential energy, and regenerative battery recovery along the journey.

EV: 0–58.5 km (%20)HEV: 58.5–71.3 km♻️⚡Regen EV: Km 71.3+ (+3.3 km)Descent (Regenerative Charging)Climb (High Power Draw)

Total Ascent

+500 m

Max Incline: %4.2

Total Descent

-312 m

End Elevation: 708 m

🏔️Peak Elevation

885 m

@ Km 68

Regenerated Energy

+0.1 kWh⚡ Max +1.3 kW

~+0.5 km EV bonus⚡ Full Regen

Terrain Net Impact

+2 kWh

Ekstra yerçekimi tüketimi

🌦️

Dynamic Route Weather & Microclimate CorridorΔT 2.4°C

HVAC draw, air density (ρ), and BMS cold regen limits adapt dynamically to altitude and microclimate at every kilometer.

Munich🌡️ 16°C⛰️ 520m

→

Summit (Km 68)🌡️ 13.6°C⛰️ 885m

→

Garmisch-Partenkirchen🌡️ 14.8°C⛰️ 708m

Open Route in Full Interactive Map Simulator

Explore live map polylines, custom speeds, and full telemetry

Munich → Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Strengths

Specs & verified owner feedback

MG HS II 1.5T8 highlights

Specification Strengths: Electric Range, Fuel Consumption, Battery Capacity, Power, CO₂ Emissions, DC Charge Time, Warranty, Euro NCAP Rating

Owner Forum & Test Highlights

✓Massive 21.4 kWh battery delivering 120 km WLTP electric range for pure EV daily commuting
✓Punchy 1.5 Turbo engine with 2-speed DHT providing 272–307 HP responsive acceleration
✓Established European dealer network, central parts logistics, and 7-year / 150,000 km warranty

Kia Sportage V4 highlights

Specification Strengths: AC Charge Time, DC Charge Time, Trunk Volume, Warranty

Weaknesses

Trade-offs & chronic forum issues

MG HS II 1.5T2 drawbacks

Specification Drawbacks: AC Charge Time, Trunk Volume

Owner Complaints & Chronic Notes

⚠NMC battery chemistry requires a disciplined 20%-80% charging routine for longevity
⚠No DC fast charging capability (limited to 7 kW AC charging)
⚠Moderate body roll in spirited cornering with light steering feedback

Kia Sportage V6 drawbacks

Specification Drawbacks: Electric Range, Fuel Consumption, Battery Capacity, Power, CO₂ Emissions, Euro NCAP Rating

PHEV Intelligence Verdict

Community & Road Test Verdict: Which One Should You Buy?

Real-world buying guidance based on owner forum telemetry, long-term feedback, and ownership costs.

Value & Urban Efficiency Champion

MG HS II 1.5T

Ideal Use Case: Daily urban commuting, standard luxury features, and maximum value-for-money.

✓Maximized electric-only daily driving with generous usable battery capacity.
✓Feature-loaded standard specification (ventilated seats, 360 camera) and supreme equipment-per-euro ratio.

Motorway Composure & Trusted Heritage

Kia Sportage V

Ideal Use Case: Frequent motorway road trips, composed chassis dynamics, and proven secondary market resale.

✓Decades of European parts logistics, immediate repair turnaround, and strong residual value.

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Bottom Line: If your priority is urban commuting with zero fuel burn and maximum luxury toys, the newer high-capacity PHEV excels; for frequent cross-country motorway tours and worry-free secondary market resale, established European chassis maturity takes the win.

Best Value

Highlighted cells indicate the best value in each category. Lower values are better for consumption and emissions. Higher values are better for range, power, and capacity.