Compare performance (177 HP vs 226 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 22,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or CUPRA Raval?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
CUPRA Raval is visibly cheaper – starting at 22,200 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,178 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Raval is clearly more efficient: consuming 13.6 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the MG MG5. That’s a difference of about 3.9 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the CUPRA Raval offers slightly more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 45 km more than the MG MG5.
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 CUPRA Raval offers markedly more power – delivering 226 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Raval is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Raval delivers only slightly more torque with 290 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.
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 MG5 is only slightly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 1,610 kg. The difference is around 48 kg.
Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers very slightly more boot space – 479 L compared to 441 L. That’s a difference of about 38 L.
When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Raval carries marginally more – 475 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.
The CUPRA Raval 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.
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.
detailsThe CUPRA Raval is a compact electric hatch that mixes hot‑hatch intent with genuine everyday practicality, pairing an unusually roomy, flexible boot with a modern Android‑based infotainment that feels responsive. It drives in a composed, traction‑rich way that suits city and family life, though the steering leans toward assuredness rather than playfulness and some climate controls rely on touch sliders that can be fiddly on the move.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
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Price
22,200 - 39,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
310 - 400 km
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Electric Range
300 - 445 km
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Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,562 kg
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Curb weight
1,610 - 1,615 kg
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Trunk capacity
479 L
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Trunk capacity
441 L
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Length
4,600 mm
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Length
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Width
1,818 mm
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Width
1,784 mm
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Height
1,543 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
455 kg
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Payload
470 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
-
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 177 HP
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Power HP
116 - 226 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 s
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Max Speed
185 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
280 Nm
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Torque
290 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
115 - 130 kW
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Power kW
85 - 166 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2022
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
MG
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Brand
CUPRA
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