Electric, hybrid and petrol · 2019–2026
MG ZS
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the MG ZS. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 4.7 L/100km, about $1,520 a year in New Zealand.
- Fuel use
- 4.7 L/100km
- 2026 official
- A year's petrol
- $1,520
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 1,021 km
- 48 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a ZS costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $13.82 per 100 km | $1,520 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $11.35 per 100 km | $1,259 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £13.19 per 100 miles | £923 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $8.70 per 100 miles | $1,174 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Where the ZS ranks
ZS, 2017–2024
Specs for the 1.0 T. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Small SUV
- Generation
- ZS
- Built
- 2017-2024
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,313 mm
- Width
- 2,047 mm
- Height
- 1,610 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,586 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,211 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 1.0 L 3-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 80 kW
- Torque
- 151 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.4 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 48 L
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Hybrid | 4.7 L/100km | 60 mpg | 50 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 4.7 L/100km | 60 mpg | 50 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 4.7 L/100km | 60 mpg | 50 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 7.0 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
MG ZS questions
What is the fuel consumption of the MG ZS?
The 2026 MG ZS uses 4.7 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a MG ZS cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $1,520 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a MG ZS go on a full tank?
About 1,021 km from its 48 L tank at its official fuel use.
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