MG MG5 vs Skoda Enyaq – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

MG MG5 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30400 £, while the Skoda Enyaq costs 38100 £. That’s a price difference of around 7637 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Skoda Enyaq: with 14.80 kWh per 100 km, it’s somewhat more efficient than the MG MG5 with 17.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.70 kWh.

As for range, the Skoda Enyaq performs noticeable better – achieving up to 587 km, about 187 km more than the MG MG5.

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 Skoda Enyaq has a significantly edge – offering 340 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Enyaq is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.40 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the MG MG5 performs minimal better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Skoda Enyaq tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Enyaq pulls convincingly stronger with 679 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 399 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the MG MG5 is distinct lighter – 1562 kg compared to 2002 kg. The difference is around 440 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Enyaq offers slightly more room – 585 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 106 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Enyaq performs distinct better – up to 1710 L, which is about 343 L more than the MG MG5.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Enyaq to a small extent takes the win – 509 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.

Our conclusion: The Skoda Enyaq proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Skoda Enyaq is the better all-rounder in this comparison.