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MG MG5 vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or VW Amarok?

MG MG5 vs VW Amarok: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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VW Amarok

  • noticeably more power
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,817 £.

Amarok

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Amarok offers noticeably more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG5 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the VW Amarok takes 8.8 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Amarok is only slightly faster – reaching 190 km/h, while the MG MG5 tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers significantly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

MG5

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG5 is significantly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 700 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries significantly more – 983 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 528 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG5 holds a narrow 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
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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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
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,600 mm
Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
MG
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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