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MG MG5 vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or Volvo V90?

MG MG5 vs Volvo V90: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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Volvo V90

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MG5

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

MG MG5 is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,885 £.

As for electric range, the MG MG5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 312 km more than the Volvo V90.

V90

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 V90 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 V90 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the MG MG5 is very slightly faster – reaching 185 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers significantly 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 visibly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 513 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V90 offers very slightly more boot space – 488 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Volvo V90 offers marginally more capacity – up to 1,454 L, about 87 L more than the MG MG5.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V90 carries a bit more – 515 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
455 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

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

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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