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MG MG5 vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Subaru Outback?

MG MG5 vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Subaru Outback

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  • a bit more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MG5

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

MG MG5 is visibly cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,600 £.

Outback

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 MG MG5 offers marginally more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 169 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG5 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MG5 delivers only slightly more torque with 280 Nm compared to 252 Nm. That’s about 28 Nm more.

MG5

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG5 is very slightly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 81 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers a bit more boot space – 561 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries moderately more – 557 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 102 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 is decisively ahead 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

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  • 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 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
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co2
0 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
-
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
MG
Brand
Subaru
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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