MG HS vs Volkswagen Tiguan
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Volkswagen Tiguan wins on money kept: 72% retained after three years vs 56%, worth about R 197 403 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| HS | Tiguan | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 499 900 | R 664 500 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 737/m | R 11 614/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 75% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 56% | 72% |
| Value after 3 years | R 282 442 | R 479 846 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 217 458 | R 184 654 |
| Value after 5 years | R 209 616 | R 398 194 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Strong mainstream |
MG HS →
MG's family SUV competes with the Haval H6 and Tiggo 7 Pro crowd, priced from R499,900 with 1.5T and 2.0T petrol engines. Cabin quality and spec are strong for the money. Trade-in values are an unknown since the brand only came back in late 2024.
Known for: lots of suv for under r500k
Volkswagen Tiguan →
VW's core family SUV in SA since 2008, now in its third generation. It holds value well by segment standards, and the 1.4 TSI versions dominate the used market thanks to their balance of economy and price.
Known for: family suv with premium feel
Common questions
Which holds value better, the MG HS or the Volkswagen Tiguan?
The Volkswagen Tiguan. It keeps about 72% of its price after three years against 56% for the MG HS, a gap of 16 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The MG HS loses about R 217 458 over three years and the Volkswagen Tiguan loses about R 184 654. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the MG HS runs about R 8 737 per month and the Volkswagen Tiguan about R 11 614, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.