Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.8 seconds, compared with 7.7 seconds for 2026 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid AWD. 2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy has the higher listed output at 258 hp; 2026 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid AWD is rated at 230 hp, a difference of 28 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy at 370 Nm and 2026 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid AWD at 350 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 539 litres versus 443 litres, a difference of 96 litres. 2026 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid AWD carries the higher towing rating at 1,650 kg, while 2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy is listed at 500 kg. 2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy is 155 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy has the lower listed starting price at $33,900, compared with $34,950 for 2026 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid AWD. 2025 MG HS PHEV Trophy leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.