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MG MG5 vs Leapmotor T03 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 95 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 16,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Leapmotor T03?

MG MG5 vs Leapmotor T03: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Leapmotor T03

  • substantially cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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 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.

Leapmotor T03 is substantially cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,220 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Leapmotor T03 is barely more efficient: consuming 16.3 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the MG MG5. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 135 km more than the Leapmotor T03.

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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 MG MG5 offers significantly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 95 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG5 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Leapmotor T03 takes 12.7 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MG5 delivers significantly more torque with 280 Nm compared to 158 Nm. That’s about 122 Nm more.

MG5

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: MG MG5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Leapmotor T03 is clearly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 387 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers substantially more boot space – 479 L compared to 210 L. That’s a difference of about 269 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG5 carries clearly more – 455 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 is far ahead overall 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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MG5

MG MG5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 177 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 310 - 400 km
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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.

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Leapmotor T03

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
16,200 £
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
16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
265 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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
1,175 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
210 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
-
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,652 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
300 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
95 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
280 Nm
Torque
158 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
70 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
MG
Brand
Leapmotor
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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