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MG MG5 vs Skoda Octavia Combi comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Skoda Octavia Combi?

MG MG5 vs Skoda Octavia Combi: Key differences

MG MG5

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Skoda Octavia Combi

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  • a bit cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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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.

Skoda Octavia Combi is a bit cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,843 £.

Octavia Combi

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers moderately more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Octavia Combi is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.7 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Octavia Combi delivers clearly 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, Skoda Octavia Combi is somewhat lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 196 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers clearly more boot space – 640 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 161 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Octavia Combi carries a bit more – 534 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 79 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Octavia Combi holds a solid overall lead 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.

from £25,600
Octavia Combi

Skoda Octavia Combi

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
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3.9 (1 Reviews)
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Andrzej
12 May 2026, 15:17:48

Great car with a dynamic 1.5 engine and a 7-speed automatic; a downside is the electronics, which often shut off—terrible when reversing!!! It could also have a bigger tank because it averages 7 liters and at most 700 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
25,600 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 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
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Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
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Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
455 kg
Payload
502 - 534 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 10.7 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 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
Brand
MG
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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