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MG MG5 vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (30,400 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG5 or VW ID.7 Touring?

MG MG5 vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

MG MG5

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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VW ID.7 Touring

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  • substantially more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MG5

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

MG MG5 is substantially cheaper – starting at 30,400 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,641 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 Touring is visibly more efficient: consuming 14 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the MG MG5. That’s a difference of about 3.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers significantly more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 289 km more than the MG MG5.

ID.7 Touring

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 Touring 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 Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 399 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 clearly lighter – 1,562 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 629 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers clearly more boot space – 605 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 126 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 Touring offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,714 L, about 347 L more than the MG MG5.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.7 Touring 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 Touring holds a decisive 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.

from £47,100
ID.7 Touring

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 584 - 689 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
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
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 400 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,562 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
479 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
4,600 mm
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
1,543 mm
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
455 kg
Payload
459 - 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
5.5 - 6.7 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
-
Power kW
115 - 130 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2024
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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