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MG MG5 vs SEAT Leon comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or SEAT Leon?

MG MG5 vs SEAT Leon: Key differences

MG MG5

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more electric range
  • visibly more trunk space
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SEAT Leon

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly 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

MG5

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.

SEAT Leon is markedly cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,615 £.

As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 267 km more than the SEAT Leon.

Leon

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 SEAT Leon offers visibly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 95 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Leon is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Leon delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

MG5

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, SEAT Leon is slightly lighter – 1,344 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 218 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers visibly more boot space – 479 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 99 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon carries slightly more – 521 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 comes out modestly ahead 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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Mechanically the car is fairly well built, apart from the rear axle.
The air conditioning is effective and visibility is good, while the FR setup paired with the 18" wheels, in my view, hurts comfort — getting in and out can be awkward. Once on board, though, the seats are very comfortable. The infotainment is comprehensive, with a generously sized screen and full-link smartphone connectivity; the factory sat-nav does what it can, but obviously Maps is superior in every way.
All in all, a fun/sporty car that also winks at family life thanks to a roomy boot and modest fuel consumption.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
24,800 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
133 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
28 - 126 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
1,344 - 1,657 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
-
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
473 - 521 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
280 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
MG
Brand
SEAT
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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