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MG MG5 vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

MG MG5 vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van: Key differences

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  • noticeably more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

  • clearly cheaper
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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.

Renault Kangoo Compact Van is clearly cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,247 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG MG5 is a bit more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 20.5 kWh/100km for the Renault Kangoo Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 116 km more than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van.

Kangoo Compact Van

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 noticeably more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG5 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van takes 12.3 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MG5 delivers only slightly more torque with 280 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG5 is very slightly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 1,639 kg. The difference is around 77 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van carries clearly more – 901 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 446 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 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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MG5

MG MG5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 177 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 310 - 400 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
25,200 - 37,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
279 - 284 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
1,639 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,600 mm
Length
-
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
670 - 901 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, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
95 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 14.4 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
245 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
70 - 90 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
MG
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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