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MG MG5 vs Nissan Townstar comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Nissan Townstar?

MG MG5 vs Nissan Townstar: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Nissan Townstar

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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

MG MG5 is a bit cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Nissan Townstar costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,425 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG MG5 is moderately more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 20.7 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

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

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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 clearly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG5 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Nissan Townstar takes 13.3 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MG5 delivers slightly more torque with 280 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm more.

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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: Nissan Townstar offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG5 is clearly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 2,041 kg. The difference is around 479 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.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar carries noticeably more – 594 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 139 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 holds a decisive overall lead 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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Nissan Townstar

The Nissan Townstar is a pragmatic city companion that blends clever packaging with a calm, easygoing drive, making it ideal for urban errands and small-business hauls. It won't win any style contests, but its tidy interior, sensible features and no-nonsense character make it a genuinely useful buy for people who value practicality over pizzazz.

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A fantastic model with true SUV character. Noticeably more space, generous luggage capacity and a high driving position — just like an SUV — and, best of all, finally a petrol engine (instead of the diesels the competition offers), which is a great alternative. LPG installation is possible, too.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
35,800 - 37,700 £
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
20.7 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
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
2,041 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
-
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
594 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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