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Mazda 2 vs MG MG5 comparison

Compare performance (115 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (14,200 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 2 or MG MG5?

Mazda 2 vs MG MG5: Key differences

Mazda 2

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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  • visibly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 2 is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,200 £.

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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 MG MG5 offers visibly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG5 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 2 is very slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the MG MG5 tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MG5 delivers clearly more torque with 280 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 129 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 2 is significantly lighter – 1,099 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 463 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers substantially more boot space – 479 L compared to 280 L. That’s a difference of about 199 L.

For maximum load capacity, the MG MG5 offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,367 L, about 417 L more than the Mazda 2.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG5 carries very slightly more – 455 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 is decisively 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
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The Mazda 2 is a pocket-sized charmer that makes city driving feel light and lively, wrapped in sleek styling that looks right at home on trendy streets. Buyers who want an economical, fun-to-drive hatch with surprisingly grown-up cabin quality will find it hard to resist — it’s the kind of everyday companion that puts a grin on your face every time you head out.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 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
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Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
co2
107 - 122 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Trunk capacity
280 L
Trunk capacity
479 L
Length
4,080 mm
Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Payload
420 - 437 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Torque
280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
MG
Is the Mazda 2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda 2 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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