GAC AION UT vs MG 3 Hybrid+
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the GAC AION UT and the MG 3 Hybrid+ as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: GAC International Philippines, Inc. and SAIC Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: GAC Philippines, via gacgroup.com.
GAC AION UT
Elite variant
- SRP
- ₱1,068,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱18,586
Photo: MG Motor Philippines, via mgmotor.com.ph.
MG 3 Hybrid+
1.5L HEV CVT variant
- SRP
- ₱1,088,888
- Est. monthly
- ₱18,949
How they differ
- The GAC AION UT is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱1,068,000, which is ₱20,888 (2%) below the MG 3 Hybrid+ at ₱1,088,888.
- On installment at our default terms, the AION UT is estimated at ₱18,586 a month against ₱18,949 for the 3 Hybrid+, a difference of ₱363 a month.
- The 3 Hybrid+ makes more power (190 PS against 136 PS for the AION UT).
- The 3 Hybrid+ has more torque (250 Nm against 145 Nm for the AION UT).
- The AION UT is the longer vehicle (4,270 mm against 4,055 mm for the 3 Hybrid+).
- The AION UT sits higher off the ground (147 mm against 117 mm for the 3 Hybrid+).
- They differ in powertrain: the AION UT has a battery-electric powertrain, the 3 Hybrid+ a hybrid powertrain.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | GAC AION UTElite, ₱1,068,000 | MG 3 Hybrid+1.5L HEV CVT, ₱1,088,888 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Single front electric motor | 1.5L petrol hybrid (engine 128 Nm, motor 250 Nm) |
| Max power (differs) | 136 PS | 190 PS |
| Max torque (differs) | 145 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5 |
| Electric powertrain | ||
| Battery capacity (differs) | 44.12 kWh | n/a |
| Battery type (differs) | LFP (Magazine Battery) | n/a |
| Electric range (differs) | 400 km | n/a |
| Range test cycle (differs) | NEDC | n/a |
| Motor power (differs) | 100 kW | n/a |
| AC charging (differs) | 6.6 kW | n/a |
| DC fast charging (differs) | 64 kW | n/a |
| Charging time (differs) | DC 30-80% in about 24 minutes | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | n/a | 3-speed hybrid transmission |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 4270 mm | 4055 mm |
| Width (differs) | 1850 mm | 1729 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1575 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 2750 mm | n/a |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 147 mm | 117 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 1540 kg | 1308 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank (differs) | n/a | 36 L |
| Cargo volume (differs) | 440 L | 241 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam | Torsion beam |
| Front brake (differs) | Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brake | Disc | Disc |
| Tyres (differs) | 215/60R16 | 195/55 R16 |
| Wheels (differs) | 16" alloy | 16-inch alloy |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS with EBD | n/a |
| Driver assistance (differs) | Adaptive cruise control, integrated cruise assist, AEB, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, emergency lane keeping, blind-spot detection, door open warning, rear cross-traffic alert, rear collision warning, front and rear parking sensors, surround-view camera | n/a |
| Stability control (differs) | Vehicle dynamics control, traction control, hill-hold control | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Infotainment (differs) | 14.6" touchscreen, 6 speakers, online navigation, in-car Wi-Fi hotspot | n/a |
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, smartphone app remote control | n/a |
| Instrument panel (differs) | 8.88" LCD | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | LED with auto headlights | LED |
| Other features (differs) | Heat pump, V2L, power-folding mirrors, fabric seats, PM2.5 filter | n/a |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | 8 years or 160,000 km basic; 8 years or 200,000 km on traction battery and electric drive | 5 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.