What drivetrain options does the MG MG5 have?

The MG MG5 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the MG MG5's engine?

Up to 177 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

How much electricity does the MG MG5 use per 100 km?

According to the manufacturer, the MG MG5 requires 17.50 kWh.

How far can the MG MG5 go on a full charge?

According to WLTP, the MG MG5 can travel up to 400 km on a single charge.

What is the battery capacity of the MG MG5?

The MG MG5 comes with a 57.70 kWh battery.

How fast can the MG MG5 go?

The MG MG5 reaches up to 185 km/h.

How many liters of cargo space does the MG MG5 offer?

Depending on configuration, up to 479 L fit inside.

How big is the MG MG5 overall?

Overall, the MG MG5 is 4600 mm long, 1818 mm wide and 1543 mm high.

Is the VW Golf Variant offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Golf Variant is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

How powerful is the VW Golf Variant's engine?

Up to 333 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

What is the fuel consumption of the VW Golf Variant according to the manufacturer?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 4.30 L.

How fast can the VW Golf Variant go?

The VW Golf Variant reaches up to 250 km/h.

How much luggage fits in the VW Golf Variant?

Depending on configuration, up to 611 L fit inside.

What are the dimensions of the VW Golf Variant?

Overall, the VW Golf Variant is 4631 mm long, 1789 mm wide and 1487 mm high.

MG MG5 vs VW Golf Variant - Differences and prices compared

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

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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.

VW Golf Variant has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26100 £, while the MG MG5 costs 30400 £. That’s a price difference of around 4282 £.

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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 Golf Variant has a decisively edge – offering 333 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf Variant performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the MG MG5 tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf Variant pulls noticeable stronger with 420 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, VW Golf Variant is somewhat lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1562 kg. The difference is around 196 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers noticeable more room – 611 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 132 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant performs slightly better – up to 1642 L, which is about 275 L more than the MG MG5.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf Variant somewhat takes the win – 547 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf Variant proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf Variant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 30400 - 34300 £	Price 26100 - 48700 £
Consumption L/100km -	Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km 17.5 - 18.4 kWh	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range 310 - 400 km	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity 48.3 - 57.7 kWh	Battery Capacity -
co2 0 g/km	co2 114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity -	Fuel tank capacity 45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Estate	Body Type Estate
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1562 kg	Curb weight 1366 - 1621 kg
Trunk capacity 479 L	Trunk capacity 611 L
Length 4600 mm	Length 4631 - 4651 mm
Width 1818 mm	Width 1789 mm
Height 1543 mm	Height 1462 - 1487 mm
Max trunk capacity 1367 L	Max trunk capacity 1624 - 1642 L
Payload 455 kg	Payload 489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Electric	Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail -	Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 156 - 177 HP	Power HP 116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.30 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed 185 km/h	Max Speed 202 - 250 km/h
Torque 280 Nm	Torque 220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders -	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 115 - 130 kW	Power kW 85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity -	Engine capacity 1498 - 1984 cm3