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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs MG MG5 comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (24,500 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or MG MG5?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs MG MG5: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • noticeably cheaper
  • barely more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter

MG MG5

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  • clearly more trunk space

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

3 Hatchback

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda 3 Hatchback is noticeably cheaper – starting at 24,500 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,872 £.

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 Mazda 3 Hatchback offers barely more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 3 Hatchback is barely 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 MG MG5 delivers a bit more torque with 280 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

3 Hatchback

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 3 Hatchback is moderately lighter – 1,419 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 143 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers clearly more boot space – 479 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 128 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 3 Hatchback carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

from £30,400
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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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,500 - 35,500 £
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
126 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,419 - 1,549 kg
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
479 L
Length
-
Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
-
Height
1,543 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Payload
470 - 485 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
-
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
MG
What drive types are available for the Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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