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Kia Sorento vs MG MG5 comparison

Compare performance (252 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (46,900 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sorento or MG MG5?

Kia Sorento vs MG MG5: Key differences

Kia Sorento

  • noticeably more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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MG MG5

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sorento

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

MG MG5 is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,457 £.

As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 345 km more than the Kia Sorento.

MG5

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 Kia Sorento offers noticeably more power – delivering 252 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers visibly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

Sorento

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG5 is a bit lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 293 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers markedly more boot space – 705 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 226 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries markedly more – 685 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 230 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 comes out clearly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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MG5

MG MG5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 177 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 310 - 400 km
Kia Sorento
MG MG5

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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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MG MG5

The MG5 is a surprisingly practical and stylish estate that gives family buyers a sensible, down-to-earth alternative to bland crossovers. As an electric wagon it blends everyday usability with low running costs and a cheeky dash of character, making it an easy pick if you value space and thrift over badge snobbery.

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Kia Sorento
MG MG5

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,900 - 60,100 £
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
55 km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
co2
87 - 174 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Trunk capacity
479 L
Length
-
Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
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Height
1,543 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Payload
162 - 685 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
194 - 252 HP
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Torque
280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
MG
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