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MG MG5 vs Vauxhall Mokka comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 281 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 23,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Vauxhall Mokka?

MG MG5 vs Vauxhall Mokka: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • visibly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Mokka

4.1 (4 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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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

MG5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Mokka is markedly cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,372 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Mokka is a bit more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the MG MG5. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Mokka offers marginally more range – reaching up to 403 km, about 3 km more than the MG MG5.

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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 Mokka offers noticeably more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 104 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Mokka is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the MG MG5 is a bit faster – reaching 185 km/h, while the Vauxhall Mokka tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Mokka delivers slightly more torque with 345 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 65 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 Mokka is visibly lighter – 1,294 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 268 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers visibly more boot space – 479 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 129 L.

For maximum load capacity, the MG MG5 offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,367 L, about 307 L more than the Vauxhall Mokka.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG5 carries a bit more – 455 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 55 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Mokka holds a decisive overall lead 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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Mokka

Vauxhall Mokka

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 281 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 336 - 403 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
23,000 - 40,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
336 - 403 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
1,294 - 1,672 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
4,150 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,787 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
1,060 L
Payload
455 kg
Payload
388 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
136 - 281 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
150 km/h
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
100 - 207 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, D, C
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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