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MG MG5 vs Vauxhall Vivaro comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Vauxhall Vivaro?

MG MG5 vs Vauxhall Vivaro: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • barely cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Vauxhall Vivaro

  • barely more power
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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.

MG MG5 is barely cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Vauxhall Vivaro costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,781 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG MG5 is markedly more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 23.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Vivaro. That’s a difference of about 6.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 50 km more than the Vauxhall Vivaro.

Vivaro

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 Vauxhall Vivaro offers barely more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 3 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 Vivaro takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Vivaro delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

MG5

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Vauxhall Vivaro offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG5 is somewhat lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 1,722 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries considerably more – 1,226 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 771 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Vivaro leads convincingly 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 £33,200
Vivaro

Vauxhall Vivaro

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 222 - 350 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 9
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,600 mm
Length
-
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
872 - 1,226 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
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
280 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, 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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