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MG MG5 vs Toyota Corolla comparison

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?

MG MG5 vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • clearly more trunk space

Toyota Corolla

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

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.

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 £.

Corolla

Engine and Performance:

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.

MG5

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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MG5

MG MG5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • 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
MG MG5
Toyota Corolla

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MG MG5

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.

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Toyota Corolla

The 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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MG MG5
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 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
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
455 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
MG
Brand
Toyota
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