The Comparative Analysis :
MG ZS EV (20 - ..) vs. VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 31,800

€ 91,200

€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MG ZS EV is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 22.2 inches shorter, 6.9 inches narrower and 2.9 inches lower than the VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR.
MG ZS EV
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
64.7
71.2
79.1
67.6
78.1
86.3
71.2 in
Width
78.1 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
64.7 in
Height
67.6 in
101.8
169.8
114.3
192
169.8 in
Length
192 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
MG ZS EV
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
3287 lb
Curb Weight
5093 lb
4334 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6614 lb

Weight Difference:
1806 lb
35.46 %

General
MG ZS EV
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
ZS
Generation
CR
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
MG ZS EV
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DMV*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
8
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
141 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 3500 rpm
MG ZS EV
141 hp
416 hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
260 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
MG ZS EV
260 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Performance
MG ZS EV
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
87 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

MG ZS EV
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
23.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 lb/hp
MG ZS EV
23.31 lb/hp
12.24 lb/hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MG ZS EV
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 156 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
32 mpg
( 36 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
MG ZS EV
156 MPGe
36 MPGe
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
45 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
210 mi
Range
756 mi
MG ZS EV
210 mi
756 mi
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
43.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
152.2 kWh
MG ZS EV
43.3 kWh
152.2 kWh
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
MG ZS EV
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1521 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft