Compare performance (177 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or SsangYong Korando?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
SsangYong Korando is slightly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,429 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the SsangYong Korando is marginally more efficient: consuming 16.8 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the MG MG5. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 61 km more than the SsangYong Korando.
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.
When it comes to engine power, the SsangYong Korando offers only slightly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG5 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the SsangYong Korando is only slightly faster – reaching 191 km/h, while the MG MG5 tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando delivers noticeably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Korando is marginally lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 45 kg.
Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers somewhat more boot space – 551 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 72 L.
For maximum load capacity, the MG MG5 offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,367 L, about 119 L more than the SsangYong Korando.
When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Korando carries marginally more – 463 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.
The SsangYong Korando stands out in the key areas 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 SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
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Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
310 - 400 km
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Electric Range
339 km
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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
0 - 197 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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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
1,517 - 1,840 kg
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Trunk capacity
479 L
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Trunk capacity
551 L
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Length
4,600 mm
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Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
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Width
1,818 mm
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Width
1,870 mm
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Height
1,543 mm
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Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
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Payload
455 kg
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Payload
410 - 463 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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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, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
156 - 177 HP
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Power HP
163 - 190 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
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Max Speed
185 km/h
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Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
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Torque
280 Nm
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Torque
260 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
115 - 130 kW
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Power kW
120 - 140 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2022
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
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Brand
MG
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Brand
SsangYong
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