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MG MG5 vs Renault Mégane comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Renault Mégane?

MG MG5 vs Renault Mégane: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • moderately cheaper
  • moderately lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Renault Mégane

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  • somewhat more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 moderately cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,637 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Mégane is somewhat 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 Renault Mégane offers moderately more range – reaching up to 452 km, about 52 km more than the MG MG5.

Mégane

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 Renault Mégane offers somewhat more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 41 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the MG MG5 is somewhat faster – reaching 185 km/h, while the Renault Mégane tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Mégane delivers barely more torque with 300 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

MG5

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 moderately lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 1,719 kg. The difference is around 157 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers slightly more boot space – 479 L compared to 389 L. That’s a difference of about 90 L.

For maximum load capacity, the MG MG5 offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,367 L, about 35 L more than the Renault Mégane.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG5 carries only slightly more – 455 kg compared to 446 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Mégane has only a minor advantage 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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Mégane

Renault Mégane

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 452 km
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Renault Mégane

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
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
15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
452 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
4,200 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Payload
455 kg
Payload
446 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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