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Vauxhall Vivaro vs MG MGS5 EV comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 231 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Vivaro or MG MGS5 EV?

Vauxhall Vivaro vs MG MGS5 EV: Key differences

Vauxhall Vivaro

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MG MGS5 EV

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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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

Vivaro

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 MGS5 EV is only slightly cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Vauxhall Vivaro costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 639 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MG MGS5 EV is clearly more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 23.7 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Vivaro. That’s a difference of about 8.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MG MGS5 EV offers markedly more range – reaching up to 480 km, about 130 km more than the Vauxhall Vivaro.

MGS5 EV

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 MG MGS5 EV offers markedly more power – delivering 231 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MGS5 EV is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Vauxhall Vivaro takes 10.6 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Vivaro delivers a bit more torque with 400 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Vauxhall Vivaro offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, MG MGS5 EV is marginally lighter – 1,710 kg compared to 1,722 kg. The difference is around 12 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Vivaro carries significantly more – 1,226 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 831 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MGS5 EV 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 £32,600
MGS5 EV

MG MGS5 EV

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 231 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 340 - 480 km
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David Jenkins
2 Feb 2026, 20:44:49

MG Brand clearly not as it once was, Chinese owned swamping the SUV market with cheap affordable SUV's, but low reliability rating (2025)

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R L
31 Oct 2025, 13:46:08

We have recently moved from an ID3 to and MGS5. For me, the S5 feels a decent upgrade. The build quality really surprised me, especially in the cabin. the drive is also reassuringly solid, and in my opinion better than the ID3. the MGS5 is slightly quicker, but not too much that it is noticeable, and also more practical due to it's size.
Gone are my days of thinking MG was now just a cheap Chinese alternative. Go and test drive one, you'll see!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,200 - 45,700 £
Price
32,600 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 23.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
222 - 350 km
Electric Range
340 - 480 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,722 - 2,241 kg
Curb weight
1,710 - 1,800 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
453 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
872 - 1,226 kg
Payload
370 - 395 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
170 - 231 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
250 - 350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
125 - 170 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
MG
Is the Vauxhall Vivaro offered with different drivetrains?

The Vauxhall Vivaro is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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