Honda ZR-V vs MG MG5 – Which model is better for everyday use?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

MG MG5 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30400 £, while the Honda ZR-V costs 36800 £. That’s a price difference of around 6351 £.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Honda ZR-V has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 184 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda ZR-V is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.80 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the MG MG5 performs slight better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Honda ZR-V tops out at 173 km/h. The difference is around 12 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda ZR-V pulls slightly stronger with 315 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the MG MG5 is slight lighter – 1562 kg compared to 1660 kg. The difference is around 98 kg.

In terms of boot space, the MG MG5 offers evident more room – 479 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

In maximum load capacity, the MG MG5 performs minimal better – up to 1367 L, which is about 55 L more than the Honda ZR-V.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 455 kg.

Our conclusion: The MG MG5 proves to be slightly ahead and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, MG MG5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.