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Mazda MX-30 vs MG MG5 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or MG MG5?

Mazda MX-30 vs MG MG5: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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MG MG5

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  • barely cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-30

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 is barely cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Mazda MX-30 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 428 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG MG5 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.3 kWh/100km for the Mazda MX-30. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 315 km more than the Mazda MX-30.

MG5

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the MG MG5 offers only slightly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG5 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Mazda MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the MG MG5 is markedly faster – reaching 185 km/h, while the Mazda MX-30 tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

MX-30

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, MG MG5 is slightly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 287 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers markedly more boot space – 479 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 129 L.

For maximum load capacity, the MG MG5 offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,367 L, about 212 L more than the Mazda MX-30.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG5 carries somewhat more – 455 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 is clearly superior overall 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
co2
22 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
479 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Payload
402 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
MG
What drivetrain options does the Mazda MX-30 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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