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MG MG5 vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 27,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Vauxhall Combo Cargo?

MG MG5 vs Vauxhall Combo Cargo: Key differences

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  • noticeably more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Combo Cargo

  • slightly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MG5

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 Combo Cargo is slightly cheaper – starting at 27,100 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,288 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo is very slightly more efficient: consuming 17.4 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the MG MG5. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 46 km more than the Vauxhall Combo Cargo.

Combo Cargo

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 noticeably more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG5 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Vauxhall Combo Cargo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Combo Cargo delivers very slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 20 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.

Seats: MG MG5 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Combo Cargo is somewhat lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 191 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Combo Cargo carries significantly more – 781 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 326 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 is clearly superior 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
27,100 - 34,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,600 mm
Length
-
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
645 - 781 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
280 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
MG
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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