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MG MG5 vs Mitsubishi Space Star comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 71 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 11,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Mitsubishi Space Star?

MG MG5 vs Mitsubishi Space Star: Key differences

MG MG5

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Space Star

3.8 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Mitsubishi Space Star is clearly cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,772 £.

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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 71 HP. That’s roughly 106 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG5 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the MG MG5 is only slightly faster – reaching 185 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Space Star tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MG5 delivers considerably more torque with 280 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 178 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, Mitsubishi Space Star is significantly lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 622 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers substantially more boot space – 479 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 244 L.

For maximum load capacity, the MG MG5 offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,367 L, about 455 L more than the Mitsubishi Space Star.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG5 carries moderately more – 455 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 is clearly superior 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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Bernard
19 May 2026, 19:43:01

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 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
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Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
112 - 125 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Payload
455 kg
Payload
359 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
71 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
102 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
52 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,193 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
MG
Brand
Mitsubishi
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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