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MG MG5 vs Nissan Interstar comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 36,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Nissan Interstar?

MG MG5 vs Nissan Interstar: Key differences

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  • slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • visibly lighter
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Nissan Interstar

  • barely more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MG5

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

MG MG5 is slightly cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Nissan Interstar costs 36,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,739 £.

As for electric range, the Nissan Interstar offers barely more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 10 km more than the MG MG5.

Interstar

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 very slightly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Interstar delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 100 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.

Seats: MG MG5 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG5 is visibly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 2,053 kg. The difference is around 491 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Interstar carries substantially more – 1,447 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 992 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 has only a minor advantage 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
36,200 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
410 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
2,053 - 2,455 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,600 mm
Length
-
Width
1,818 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
1,045 - 1,447 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
MG
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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