MG MG5 vs Nissan Qashqai – Which car suits you better?

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Nissan Qashqai has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29400 £, while the MG MG5 costs 30400 £. That’s a price difference of around 1029 £.

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 Nissan Qashqai has a barely noticeable edge – offering 190 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Qashqai is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Nissan Qashqai performs a bit better – reaching 206 km/h, while the MG MG5 tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Qashqai pulls a bit stronger with 330 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Nissan Qashqai is barely noticeable lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1562 kg. The difference is around 142 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers barely noticeable more room – 504 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Qashqai performs slight better – up to 1447 L, which is about 80 L more than the MG MG5.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Qashqai a bit takes the win – 520 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

All in all, the Nissan Qashqai shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.