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?
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 £.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
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Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
310 - 400 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
112 - 126 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
40 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,562 kg
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Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
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Trunk capacity
479 L
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Trunk capacity
380 L
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Length
4,600 mm
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Length
4,108 - 4,137 mm
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Width
1,818 mm
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Width
1,780 mm
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Height
1,543 mm
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Height
1,458 - 1,459 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,190 L
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Payload
455 kg
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Payload
402 - 437 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 177 HP
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Power HP
80 - 177 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
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Max Speed
185 km/h
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Max Speed
175 - 228 km/h
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Torque
280 Nm
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Torque
93 - 250 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
115 - 130 kW
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Power kW
59 - 130 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,022
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
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Brand
MG
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Brand
Skoda
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