MG HS vs Toyota Corolla Cross
Verdict
The MG HS is the bigger, stronger buy on paper: RM129,900 plays RM133,800, yet it gives 160 hp and 250 Nm against the Toyota Corolla Cross’s 138 hp and 172 Nm, plus a 2,720 mm wheelbase and 463-litre boot. The Corolla Cross answers with seven airbags, AEB and a CVT, so its case is less about muscle and more about safety kit and Toyota’s no-drama family-crossover brief. Both are five-seat, front-driven C-segment petrol SUVs with five-year warranties.
Pick the MG HS if you want more power, more torque, a larger body and a lower price.
Pick the Toyota Corolla Cross if AEB, seven airbags and Toyota’s no-drama family-SUV approach matter more than output figures.
Key differences
- Price: MG HS RM129,900; Toyota Corolla Cross RM133,800
- Engine output: MG HS 160 hp/250 Nm; Toyota Corolla Cross 138 hp/172 Nm
- Size: MG HS 4,574 mm long, 1,876 mm wide; Toyota Corolla Cross 4,460 mm long, 1,825 mm wide
- Wheelbase and boot: MG HS 2,720 mm/463 L; Toyota Corolla Cross 2,640 mm/440 L
- Safety: MG HS 6 airbags, AEB not listed; Toyota Corolla Cross 7 airbags, AEB yes
- Road tax: MG HS RM120 per year; Toyota Corolla Cross RM359 per year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 129,900✓ | RM 133,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,490 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Power | 160 hp✓ | 138 hp |
| Torque | 250 Nm✓ | 172 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | — | 185 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,574 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,876 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,664 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Boot space | 463 L✓ | 440 L |
| Fuel tank | 55 L | 47 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 359 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
HS
- Stronger 160 hp and 250 Nm outputs
- Larger cabin footprint from the 2,720 mm wheelbase
- Bigger 463-litre boot
- AEB is not listed
- One fewer airbag than the Corolla Cross
- Dry dual-clutch gearbox, if you prefer a CVT’s simpler driving feel
Corolla Cross
- AEB is included
- Seven airbags
- Toyota no-drama family-SUV positioning
- Lower 138 hp and 172 Nm outputs
- Smaller 440-litre boot
- Higher RM359 annual road tax
HS vs Corolla Cross FAQ
Is the MG HS or Toyota Corolla Cross better?
The MG HS is better for size and performance, with 160 hp, 250 Nm and a 463-litre boot. The Toyota Corolla Cross is better for safety kit, with seven airbags and AEB.
What is the price difference?
The MG HS is RM3,900 cheaper than the Toyota Corolla Cross.
Which has the bigger boot and cabin footprint?
The MG HS is larger. It has a 2,720 mm wheelbase and 463-litre boot, versus the Toyota Corolla Cross’s 2,640 mm wheelbase and 440-litre boot.