Comparison:Opel Crossland 2021 Vs. MG ZS 2024 (new)

Dimensions

Comparatively, the Dimensions category sketches an interesting picture. The MG ZS, stretching to 4323 mm, outreaches the Opel Crossland's 4217 mm length, potentially offering more commanding road presence. Swiveling around, we find the Crossland with its 2604 mm wheelbase, narrowly exceeding the ZS's 2580 mm, suggesting a tad more stability. In width, including mirrors, the ZS (2048 mm) flaunts its broader shoulders over the Crossland (1976 mm). Vertically, the ZS also towers slightly at 1653 mm compared to the Crossland's 1605 mm, while delivering a ground clearance win of 161 mm. The turning circle reveals a minimal variation, with the ZS ranging from 11.10 m to 11.20 m across different engines and the Crossland gliding in at a consistent 11.20 m.

Boot/interior

Moving to the Boot/interior space, the MG ZS boasts a boot capacity of 448 liters, outmuscling the Crossland's 410 liters. Unfold the rear seats, and the ZS unfurls with a cavernous space of 1375 liters, pipping the Crossland's 1255 liters to the post. Notably, the Crossland compensates with a measured 810 liters of space when the rear seats are down up to the window line, a statistic the ZS keeps shielded. Unsurprisingly, both vehicles offer seating for five and maintain parity with Isofix as standard—a draw in the duel for family-friendliness.

Engines/drivetrain

Under the hood, in the Engines/drivetrain domain, the gears are grinding with the MG ZS offering a spectrum from a single-speed electric drivetrain to a 6-speed in its internal combustion variations, whereas the Opel Crossland keeps things more conventional with options ranging from 5 to 6-speed transmissions. A four-cylinder orchestra plays for both vehicles, but it's the Crossland that hits a higher note in top speeds, clocking in at a maximum of 201 km/h compared to the ZS's 180 km/h apex. However, the ZS strikes back with power, wielding an upper hand from 78 kW to 130 kW over Crossland's more modest 61 kW to 96 kW offerings. The torque tale is also a tightly spun yarn, with the ZS range stretching from 141 Nm to 280 Nm, while the Crossland tugs slightly stronger at a peak of 300 Nm.

Consumption/ecology

With regard to Consumption/ecology, both vehicles are neck and neck, featuring identical 45-liter tank capacities. The eco-conscious may skew towards the Crossland, with CO2 emissions via WLTP standards showcasing a lower range of 120.0 to 142.0 g/km against the ZS's 149.0 to 163.0 g/km. The ZS, rolling on 215/55R17 tires against the Crossland's slightly more conservative 195/60R16, perhaps casts a larger footprint. Sound-wise, both compete closely, keeping decibel readings from non-intrusive whispers to gentle conversations at 67 to 70 dB.

Weight/towing

The scales tip in the Weight/towing section, as the MG ZS delineates an empty weight bracket from 1231 kg to 1620 kg, out-hefting the Crossland's leaner 1165 kg to 1350 kg scope. Simultaneously, the maximum permissible weight that each car can carry sees the ZS's EV model stretching the upper limit to 2070 kg over the Crossland's 1860 kg. When it comes to towing, the ZS flatlines at a 500 kg capacity for braked and unbraked trailers, while the Crossland elevates the bar with ranges of 650 kg to 870 kg for braked and 560 kg to 650 kg for unbraked, depending on the engine variant.