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MG MG5 vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

MG MG5 vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: Key differences

MG MG5

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

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  • marginally cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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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.

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is marginally cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 429 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is moderately more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the MG MG5. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 45 km more than the MG MG5.

Astra Sports Tourer

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers marginally more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer delivers noticeably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

MG5

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is barely lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 124 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers a bit more boot space – 597 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 118 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries only slightly more – 502 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is far ahead overall 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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Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 82 - 445 km
MG MG5
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

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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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MG MG5
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
82 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 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
434 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2022
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
MG
Brand
Vauxhall
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