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MG MG5 vs Genesis G70 Shooting Brake comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 245 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Genesis G70 Shooting Brake?

MG MG5 vs Genesis G70 Shooting Brake: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • markedly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

  • markedly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

MG MG5 is markedly cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,162 £.

G70 Shooting Brake

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 Genesis G70 Shooting Brake offers markedly more power – delivering 245 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.4 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake is noticeably faster – reaching 235 km/h, while the MG MG5 tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake delivers visibly more torque with 440 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

MG5

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 MG5 is a bit lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 1,727 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers very slightly more boot space – 479 L compared to 465 L. That’s a difference of about 14 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,535 L, about 168 L more than the MG MG5.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG5 carries barely more – 455 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis G70 Shooting Brake has only a minor advantage 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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G70 Shooting Brake

Genesis G70 Shooting Brake

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 - 245 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.9 - 9.3 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
39,600 - 45,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
180 - 212 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
1,727 - 1,897 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
465 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
4,685 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
1,400 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
1,535 L
Payload
455 kg
Payload
438 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
200 - 245 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
225 - 235 km/h
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
353 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
147 - 180 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
MG
Brand
Genesis
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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