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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs MG MG5 comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or MG MG5?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs MG MG5: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • only slightly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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MG MG5

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is only slightly cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,972 £.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 8.3 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MG5 delivers substantially more torque with 280 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 128 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: MG MG5 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 484 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers clearly more boot space – 479 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 349 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG5 carries significantly more – 455 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 303 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
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 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
140 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
479 L
Length
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Length
4,600 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
-
Height
1,543 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Payload
152 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
185 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
MG
What drive types are available for the Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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