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MG MG5 vs Kia PV5 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 32,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Kia PV5?

MG MG5 vs Kia PV5: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • barely cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Kia PV5

  • marginally more electric range
  • considerably more trunk space
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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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

MG MG5 is barely cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Kia PV5 costs 32,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,400 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG MG5 is marginally more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the Kia PV5. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia PV5 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 416 km, about 16 km more than the MG MG5.

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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 marginally more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG5 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Kia PV5 takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MG5 delivers moderately more torque with 280 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG5 is somewhat lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 1,860 kg. The difference is around 298 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia PV5 offers considerably more boot space – 1,330 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 851 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia PV5 carries substantially more – 790 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 335 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia PV5 holds a narrow overall lead 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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PV5

Kia PV5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 121 - 163 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 295 - 416 km
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MG MG5

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Kia PV5

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
32,800 - 38,900 £
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
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
295 - 416 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
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
1,860 - 2,145 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
1,330 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
-
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
455 - 790 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
121 - 163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
280 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
89 - 120 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
Kia
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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