Compare performance (177 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 65,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Morgan Plus Four?
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 considerably cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Morgan Plus Four costs 65,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,494 £.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Morgan Plus Four offers clearly more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Morgan Plus Four is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Morgan Plus Four delivers markedly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: MG MG5 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Morgan Plus Four is considerably lighter – 1,009 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 553 kg.
Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers clearly more boot space – 479 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 479 L.
The MG MG5 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.
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.
detailsThe Morgan Plus Four is a charming, hand-built roadster that marries classic coachbuilt style with surprisingly sure-footed modern manners, ideal for buyers who want personality over anonymity. Its open-top theatrics and tactile controls turn every country lane into a small celebration, and while it isn’t for fans of bland practicality, it rewards enthusiasts with pure, unfiltered driving delight.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
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Price
65,900 - 68,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
310 - 400 km
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
159 - 165 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,562 kg
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Curb weight
1,009 - 1,013 kg
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Trunk capacity
479 L
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
4,600 mm
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Length
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Width
1,818 mm
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Width
1,650 mm
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Height
1,543 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
455 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 177 HP
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Power HP
258 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.2 s
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Max Speed
185 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
280 Nm
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Torque
350 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
115 - 130 kW
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Power kW
190 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,022
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Model Year
2,020
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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Brand
MG
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Brand
Morgan
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