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MG MG5 vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Skoda Fabia?

MG MG5 vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • clearly more trunk space

Skoda Fabia

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  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter

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.

Skoda Fabia is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,115 £.

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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.

Both models deliver identical power – 177 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is somewhat 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 Skoda Fabia is slightly faster – reaching 228 km/h, while the MG MG5 tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MG5 delivers a bit more torque with 280 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 30 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, Skoda Fabia is visibly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 419 kg.

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

For maximum load capacity, the MG MG5 offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,367 L, about 177 L more than the Skoda Fabia.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG5 carries only slightly more – 455 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 holds a slight edge 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
MG MG5
Skoda Fabia

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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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Skoda Fabia

The Skoda Fabia is a clever, no-nonsense small car that turns everyday chores into a breeze thanks to smart packaging and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It won’t set your pulses racing, but it’s a consistently sensible choice — reliable, easy to live with and blessed with a few neat tricks that make city life less faff.

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MG MG5
Skoda Fabia

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
4,108 - 4,137 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
1,458 - 1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
1,190 L
Payload
455 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 228 km/h
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
MG
Brand
Skoda
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