Head-to-head comparison

Forthing Forthing 4 PHEV vs MG HS Plug-in Hybrid

Verdict

Forthing Forthing 4 PHEV wins on Practicality.

MG HS Plug-in Hybrid wins on Value, Range, and Performance.

MG HS Plug-in Hybrid is €5,960 cheaper.

MG HS Plug-in Hybrid has 10 km more range.

ChinaCars Score

ChinaCars ScoreForthing Forthing 4 PHEVMG HS Plug-in Hybrid
Overall5675
Value5782
Range5771
Performance4163
Safety—100
Practicality6853
Charging——
Spec
Forthing
Forthing 4 PHEV
MG
HS Plug-in Hybrid
PropulsionPHEVPHEV
Segmentmpvsuv
Pricing€39,950€33,990 - €37,990
Battery Capacity33.5 kWh24.7 kWh
WLTP Range90km100km
Power Output204hp306hp
Torque310Nm480Nm
Top Speed180km/h195km/h
0-100 km/h—6.8s
Drive TypeFWDFWD
Length4850mm4670mm
Width1900mm1890mm
Height1740mm1664mm
Wheelbase2900mm2750mm
Trunk Volume390L441L
Seats (Seats)75
Euro NCAP Rating—5 ★
EU Homologated
Warranty—7y / 150,000 km

Facts

Facts about Forthing Forthing 4 PHEV

Facts about MG HS Plug-in Hybrid

Euro NCAP (noiembrie 2024): noul MG HS 5 stele – Adulți 90%, Copii 85%, Pietoni 83%, Asistență 74%.

HSEuro NCAP
carguide.phmediasecondary sourceEurope / global

ADAC Autotest MG HS (2025): consum Ecotest 1,6 l benzină + 18,5 kWh/100 km, notă generală 2,4; distanță de frânare 38,0 m; încărcare doar AC 6,6 kW (peste 3 ore); monitorizare șofer prea sensibilă; recunoaștere limite de viteză nefiabilă.

HS PHEVIndependent tests (ADAC, Green NCAP, Autocritica)
adac.deofficialEurope / global

Super-test AutoExpert (13 PHEV, România): 76 km electric urban / 85,2 km extraurban; cu baterie goală 4,6 l/100 km extraurban și 4,5 l/100 km urban – cel mai economic din cele 13 PHEV testate.

eHS PHEVReal-world consumption & range
autoexpert.romediaRomania

Singura alertă EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) găsită pentru MG: MG eHS (2022), publicată pe 18.04.2023 – cablul de împământare al elementului de încălzire nu era fixat corect și se putea desprinde, cu risc de incendiu.

eHSRecalls
car-recalls.euofficialsecondary sourceEurope / global

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, the Forthing Forthing 4 PHEV or the MG HS Plug-in Hybrid?

The MG HS Plug-in Hybrid is cheaper, starting at €33,990 versus €39,950 for the Forthing Forthing 4 PHEV — a difference of €5,960.

Which has more range, the Forthing Forthing 4 PHEV or the MG HS Plug-in Hybrid?

The MG HS Plug-in Hybrid has more range: 100 km versus 90 km WLTP, 10 km more.

Which is more powerful, the Forthing Forthing 4 PHEV or the MG HS Plug-in Hybrid?

The MG HS Plug-in Hybrid is more powerful: 306 hp versus 204 hp.

Which scores higher on the ChinaCars Score, the Forthing Forthing 4 PHEV or the MG HS Plug-in Hybrid?

The MG HS Plug-in Hybrid scores higher overall: 75/100 versus 56/100.

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