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MG MG5 vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer – Which model is better for everyday use?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

MG MG5

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

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

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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.

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26500 £, while the MG MG5 costs 30400 £. That’s a price difference of around 3943 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: with 15.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s slightly more efficient than the MG MG5 with 17.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.90 kWh.

As for range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs minimal better – achieving up to 413 km, about 13 km more than the MG MG5.

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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 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 225 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 235 km/h, while the MG MG5 tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer pulls distinct stronger with 360 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.

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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, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is somewhat lighter – 1394 kg compared to 1562 kg. The difference is around 168 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers slightly more room – 597 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 118 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer performs slightly better – up to 1634 L, which is about 267 L more than the MG MG5.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer slight takes the win – 497 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

MG MG5
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

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from about £26,500
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 6.1 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.60 kWh
  • Electric Range : 81 - 413 km

MG MG5

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.

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
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Costs and Consumption

Price
30400 - 34300 £
Price
26500 - 41800 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
81 - 413 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1562 kg
Curb weight
1394 - 1760 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
516 - 597 L
Length
4600 mm
Length
4642 mm
Width
1818 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1543 mm
Height
1443 - 1481 mm
Max trunk capacity
1367 L
Max trunk capacity
1553 - 1634 L
Payload
455 kg
Payload
413 - 497 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.30 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 11 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2022
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A, C, B
Brand
MG
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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