MG RX8 2026 vs MG RX9 2026
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The true 5-year cost estimate
| MG RX8 2026 | MG RX9 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 101,658 SAR (1,694 SAR per month) | 101,973 SAR (1,700 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 4,275 SAR | 3,893 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 2,128 SAR – 5,321 SAR | 2,188 SAR – 5,470 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 59,606 SAR (56%) | 61,276 SAR (56%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 65 | 74 |
|---|---|---|
| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 106,420 SAR – 133,330 SAR ~ | 109,400 SAR – 139,995 SAR ~ |
| Used market price | — | — |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 224 hp | 231 hp |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 s | 8.8 s |
| Top speed | 195 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Transmission | Automatic · 6 | Automatic · 9 |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.2 km/L | 11.2 km/L |
| Tank capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,923 mm | 5,018 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,967 mm |
| Height | 1,840 mm | 1,780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,915 mm |
| Boot capacity | 519 L | 1,026 L |
| Weight | 2,020 kg | 1,950 kg |
| Ground clearance | 210 mm | 190 mm |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7 |
| NCAP rating | — | — |
| ADAS systems | 4
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 6 years / 200,000 km | 6 years / 200,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, MG RX8 2026 or MG RX9 2026?
MG RX8 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 106,420 SAR versus 109,400 SAR for MG RX9 2026 — a difference of about 2,980 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, MG RX9 2026 costs roughly 3,893 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 4,275 SAR for MG RX8 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: MG RX8 2026 between 2,128 SAR and 5,321 SAR, and MG RX9 2026 between 2,188 SAR and 5,470 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
MG RX9 2026 scores 74/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 65/100 for MG RX8 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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