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MG MG5 vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Vauxhall Corsa?

MG MG5 vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

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  • somewhat more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Vauxhall Corsa is substantially cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,800 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Corsa is clearly more efficient: consuming 14.2 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the MG MG5. That’s a difference of about 3.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa offers marginally more range – reaching up to 429 km, about 29 km more than the MG MG5.

Corsa

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 MG MG5 offers somewhat more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MG5 delivers barely more torque with 280 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

MG5

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, Vauxhall Corsa is visibly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 387 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers clearly more boot space – 479 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG5 carries marginally more – 455 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa stands out in the key areas 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.

from £19,600
Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 357 - 429 km
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Vauxhall Corsa

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
-
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
280 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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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