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MG MG5 vs VW ID.7 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 46,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or VW ID.7?

MG MG5 vs VW ID.7: Key differences

MG MG5

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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VW ID.7

4 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only 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:

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the VW ID.7 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,955 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 is visibly more efficient: consuming 13.6 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the MG MG5. That’s a difference of about 3.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 708 km, about 308 km more than the MG MG5.

ID.7

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.7 offers substantially more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the MG MG5 is barely faster – reaching 185 km/h, while the VW ID.7 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 delivers considerably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 399 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 noticeably lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 2,180 kg. The difference is around 618 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 offers only slightly more boot space – 532 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 53 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,586 L, about 219 L more than the MG MG5.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.7 carries barely more – 465 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 is far ahead overall 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 £46,400
ID.7

VW ID.7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 594 - 708 km
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Mattis Everaert
6 Feb 2026, 07:59:02

Range is completely wrong compared to what’s shown. In reality you can only rely on about 60% of the distance. The boot only opens for whoever has the key? That’s a massive headache for my work.

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Boater Clareshin
2 Nov 2025, 12:59:15

It is a super comfortable car with a charging from 10-80% in less than 20 minutes. This car is also a very economic car as it is fully electric.

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VW ID.7

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
46,400 - 54,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
594 - 708 km
Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
2,180 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
1,535 - 1,536 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
1,586 L
Payload
455 kg
Payload
460 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 177 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
280 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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