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MG MG5 vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Volvo S90?

MG MG5 vs Volvo S90: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Volvo S90

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

MG MG5 is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,808 £.

As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 311 km more than the Volvo S90.

S90

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 Volvo S90 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 278 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the MG MG5 is barely faster – reaching 185 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 429 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 clearly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 350 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG5 offers very slightly more boot space – 479 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries moderately more – 518 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 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.

from £30,400
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
Volvo S90

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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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Volvo S90

The Volvo S90 is a composed, elegant luxury sedan that dresses Scandinavian restraint in a quietly imposing package. It prioritises serene highway manners and a calm, tech‑savvy cabin, making it a car that suggests you deserve the nicer things in life without ever raising its voice.

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MG MG5
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
-
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2022
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
MG
Brand
Volvo
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