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MG MG5 vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Peugeot 208?

MG MG5 vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • a bit more power
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Peugeot 208

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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • 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

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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.

Peugeot 208 is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,438 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 208 is markedly more efficient: consuming 14.1 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the MG MG5. That’s a difference of about 3.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 208 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 432 km, about 32 km more than the MG MG5.

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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 a bit more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 8.3 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MG5 delivers marginally more torque with 280 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 10 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, Peugeot 208 is visibly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 397 kg.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG5 carries only slightly more – 455 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 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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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 363 - 432 km
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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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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
363 - 432 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
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,600 mm
Length
-
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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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
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
MG
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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