Compare performance (177 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Toyota Corolla?
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.
Toyota Corolla is only slightly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,843 £.
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 Toyota Corolla offers barely more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the MG MG5 is marginally faster – reaching 185 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.
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, Toyota Corolla is marginally lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 142 kg.
Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers clearly more boot space – 479 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 118 L.
For maximum load capacity, the MG MG5 offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,367 L, about 315 L more than the Toyota Corolla.
When it comes to payload, the MG MG5 carries only slightly more – 455 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.
The MG MG5 holds a decisive 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.
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 Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.
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Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
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Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 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
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
43 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
1,420 - 1,460 kg
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Trunk capacity
479 L
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Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
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Length
4,600 mm
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Length
4,370 mm
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Width
1,818 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
1,543 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
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Payload
455 kg
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Payload
400 - 450 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
-
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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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
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
185 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
280 Nm
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Torque
-
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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
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 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
C
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Brand
MG
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Brand
Toyota
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