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MG MG5 vs Genesis GV60 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 46,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Genesis GV60?

MG MG5 vs Genesis GV60: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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Genesis GV60

  • substantially more power
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MG5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

MG MG5 is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Genesis GV60 costs 46,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,448 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Genesis GV60 is barely more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the MG MG5. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Genesis GV60 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 561 km, about 161 km more than the MG MG5.

GV60

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Genesis GV60 offers substantially more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 313 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV60 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV60 delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 420 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 markedly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 2,050 kg. The difference is around 488 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV60 carries marginally more – 460 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV60 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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GV60

Genesis GV60

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 229 - 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 501 - 561 km
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The Genesis GV60 arrives like a fashionably sharp electric crossover, its jewel-like lighting and coupe-ish silhouette giving it presence that feels more boutique than showroom. It pairs playful, immediate acceleration with a serene, well-appointed cabin and slick tech, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want luxury with a cheeky electric twist.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
46,900 - 63,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
501 - 561 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
2,050 - 2,220 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,600 mm
Length
-
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
455 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
229 - 490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
280 Nm
Torque
350 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
168 - 360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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