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MG MG5 vs Polestar 2 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Polestar 2?

MG MG5 vs Polestar 2: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Polestar 2

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  • clearly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

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.

MG MG5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Polestar 2 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,571 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Polestar 2 is a bit more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the MG MG5. That’s a difference of about 2.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 2 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 659 km, about 259 km more than the MG MG5.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 2 offers clearly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 299 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 2 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 2 is marginally faster – reaching 205 km/h, while the MG MG5 tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 2 delivers clearly more torque with 740 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 460 Nm more.

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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, MG MG5 is markedly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 2,015 kg. The difference is around 453 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers slightly more boot space – 479 L compared to 405 L. That’s a difference of about 74 L.

For maximum load capacity, the MG MG5 offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,367 L, about 272 L more than the Polestar 2.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG5 carries very slightly more – 455 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 2 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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Polestar 2

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 476 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 554 - 659 km
MG MG5
Polestar 2

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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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Polestar 2

The Polestar 2 is a crisp, Scandinavian-styled electric liftback that pairs minimalist luxury with a focused, driver's attitude. It feels agile and composed whether you’re commuting or heading out for the weekend, with a tech-forward cabin and enough personality to make everyday driving a bit more fun.

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MG MG5
Polestar 2

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
42,000 - 57,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
554 - 659 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
78 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
2,015 - 2,188 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
405 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
4,606 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
1,473 - 1,479 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
1,095 L
Payload
455 kg
Payload
375 - 421 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
272 - 476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 6.4 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
205 km/h
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
490 - 740 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
200 - 350 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2022
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
MG
Brand
Polestar
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