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MG MG5 vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or VW Golf Variant?

MG MG5 vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

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VW Golf Variant

  • marginally cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

VW Golf Variant is marginally cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,573 £.

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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 offers slightly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf Variant delivers visibly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

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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, VW Golf Variant is somewhat lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 196 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers visibly more boot space – 611 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 132 L.

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

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant has the upper hand 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 £28,800
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 7 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 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
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Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
114 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
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Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 kg
Payload
509 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
280 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, C
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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