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MG MG3 vs Omoda 5 comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 224 HP), boot space and price (15,400 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG3 or Omoda 5?

MG MG3 vs Omoda 5: Key differences

MG MG3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Omoda 5

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MG3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

MG MG3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the Omoda 5 costs 24,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,351 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MG3 uses 4.4 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Omoda 5 with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

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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 Omoda 5 offers slightly more power – delivering 224 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Omoda 5 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the MG MG3 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Omoda 5 delivers substantially more torque with 340 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 192 Nm more.

MG3

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG3 is markedly lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 1,621 kg. The difference is around 384 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Omoda 5 offers somewhat more boot space – 350 L compared to 293 L. That’s a difference of about 57 L.

When it comes to payload, the Omoda 5 carries slightly more – 536 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Omoda 5 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.

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Omoda 5

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 224 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 430 km
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Reviews MG MG3

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Giorgio catacchio
20 Sept 2025, 00:08:28

I've owned the MG3 Hybrid for a year — I travel a lot, never a dull moment; comes fully loaded as standard, incredible acceleration, etc.

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Reviews Omoda 5

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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Pablo
8 May 2026, 07:59:00

Fantastic. It would be great to have a bit more battery capacity and a higher DC charging speed.

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maurizio
22 Nov 2025, 17:34:12

Depending on your needs: better for safety, comfort, boot space, trim and performance — downside: higher fuel consumption.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Price
24,800 - 31,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
430 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
100 - 137 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Curb weight
1,621 - 1,710 kg
Trunk capacity
293 L
Trunk capacity
300 - 350 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,824 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
373 - 448 kg
Payload
431 - 536 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Power HP
204 - 224 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
148 Nm
Torque
295 - 340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Power kW
150 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
MG
Brand
Omoda
What drive types are available for the MG MG3?

The MG MG3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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