MG MG5 vs VW ID.3 – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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 ID.3 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28600 £, while the MG MG5 costs 30400 £. That’s a price difference of around 1852 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW ID.3: with 14.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s clearly perceptible more efficient than the MG MG5 with 17.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh.

As for range, the VW ID.3 performs distinct better – achieving up to 605 km, about 205 km more than the MG MG5.

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 ID.3 has a convincingly edge – offering 326 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 149 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.3 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 2.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW ID.3 performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 200 km/h, while the MG MG5 tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.3 pulls clearly stronger with 545 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 265 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the MG MG5 is slightly lighter – 1562 kg compared to 1787 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

In terms of boot space, the MG MG5 offers to a small extent more room – 479 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 94 L.

In maximum load capacity, the MG MG5 performs minimal better – up to 1367 L, which is about 100 L more than the VW ID.3.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.3 barely noticeable takes the win – 473 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

All in all, the VW ID.3 shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.