Compare performance (196 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 30,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer or MG MG5?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is marginally cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the MG MG5 costs 30,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 429 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is somewhat more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 17.5 kWh/100km for the MG MG5. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers moderately more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 45 km more than the MG MG5.
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 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers only slightly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the MG MG5 takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer delivers noticeably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.
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, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is very slightly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,562 kg. The difference is around 124 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers slightly more boot space – 597 L compared to 479 L. That’s a difference of about 118 L.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries barely more – 502 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 kg.
The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is decisively ahead 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.
The Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.
detailsThe MG5 is a surprisingly practical and stylish estate that gives family buyers a sensible, down-to-earth alternative to bland crossovers. As an electric wagon it blends everyday usability with low running costs and a cheeky dash of character, making it an easy pick if you value space and thrift over badge snobbery.
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Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
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Price
30,400 - 34,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 18.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 - 445 km
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Electric Range
310 - 400 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
48.3 - 57.7 kWh
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co2
0 - 132 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
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Curb weight
1,562 kg
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Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
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Trunk capacity
479 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,600 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Width
1,818 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,543 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,367 L
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Payload
434 - 502 kg
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Payload
455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
-
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Power HP
156 - 177 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
185 km/h
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Torque
280 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Power kW
115 - 130 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2022
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
MG
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