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MG MG5 vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

MG MG5 vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

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  • clearly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • barely cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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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.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is barely cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 963 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG MG5 is a bit more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 3.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 137 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Townstar Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

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 MG MG5 offers clearly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MG5 delivers moderately 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is a bit lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 163 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries clearly more – 775 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 320 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 is decisively ahead 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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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 Compact Van

The Nissan Townstar is a smart, no-nonsense compact van that makes city running and tight deliveries feel almost effortless thanks to tidy packaging and clever storage. It keeps things sensible on the wallet and the road, offering a comfortable driving position and useful tech without flashy frills — the kind of workhorse you'll actually enjoy parking at the kerb.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,600 mm
Length
-
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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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