Jordan Mulach
2025 MG 5: Budget-friendly sedan gets a fresh look
The updated MG 5 sedan has been revealed in China, with revised exterior styling and a new dashboard with a larger touchscreen.
1 Year Ago
Skoda Scala vs MG5
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles
2022 Skoda Scala
1.5 L, 6-speed manual, Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
From $30,190
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
Change variant
2024 MG5 - Vibe
1.5 L, auto, Sedan, Petrol, FWD
From $24,990
excl. on-roads
Base auto-selected
Change variantAdd a vehicle
Overview
Variant
—
Variant
Vibe
Body type
Hatchback
Body type
Sedan
Engine size
1.5 L
Engine size
1.5 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
4.9 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.7 / 100 km
Power and torque
110kW / 250Nm
Power and torque
82kW / 150Nm
1020km
672km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
7 year
Doors
5
Doors
4
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Safety rating
0 Stars
Specifications
Engine size
1.5 L
Engine size
1.5 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
1020km
672km
Power
110kW at 5000 rpm
Power
82kW at 6000 rpm
Torque
250Nm at 1500 rpm
Torque
150Nm at 4500 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
8.2 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
4.9 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.7 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
—
Urban efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
111g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
159g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
7 year
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
7 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 10,000 km
Length
4362 mm
Length
4675 mm
Height
1471 mm
Height
1480 mm
Width
1793 mm
Width
1842 mm
Ground clearance unladen
149 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Front track
1523 mm
Front track
1570 mm
Rear track
1508 mm
Rear track
1574 mm
Wheelbase
2649 mm
Wheelbase
2680 mm
Boot space
467 L
Boot space
401 L
Kerb weight
2718 kg
Kerb weight
2778 kg
Gross vehicle mass
undefined kg
Gross vehicle mass
1699 kg
Tare weight
1203 kg
Tare weight
1260 kg
Braked towing capacity
1250 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
620 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Front tyres
205/55 R18 V
Front tyres
205/55 R16 91H
Front rims
7.0x18
Front rims
6.5x16
Rear tyres
205/55 R18 V
Rear tyres
205/55 R16 91H
Rear rims
7.0x18
Rear rims
6.5x16
Safety rating
5.00 Stars
Safety rating
0 Stars
Number of airbags
7
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
—
Blind spot monitor
—
Blind spot monitor
—
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Not Available
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
—
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
—
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Features
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Standard
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
Digital radio (DAB+)
no
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
8
Number of speakers
4
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
1
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
8.0 ”
Display screen size
10.00 ”
Seat material
Cloth
Seat material
Synthetic Leather
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Semi-Auto
Air conditioning zones
1
Air conditioning zones
1
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Related News and Reviews
Jordan Mulach
2025 MG 5: Budget-friendly sedan gets a fresh look
The updated MG 5 sedan has been revealed in China, with revised exterior styling and a new dashboard with a larger touchscreen.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
2024 MG 5 price and specs
Despite a recent price increase, the MG 5 is still the cheapest sedan in Australia. Safety updates are coming for model year 2025.
1 Year Ago
Jack Quick
MG Australia increases prices by up to $5600
Some MG models no longer have nationwide drive-away pricing which has resulted in price rises of up to $5678.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
MG 5 safety upgrade nearing Australian launch
MG is readying hardware and software fixes to improve the safety of its MG 5 sedan, but they're not due until late this year or during 2025.
2 Years Ago
Max Davies
The affordable small cars with the best fuel economy
Want to save on a small car? Want to save on running costs? Have a look to see what options are the best of both worlds.
2 Years Ago
Max Davies
The small cars with the most boot space in Australia
Small car doesn't necessarily mean small boot. We've broken down the cheaper offerings of the small car segment to see which is biggest.
2 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2022 Skoda Scala price and specs
The Skoda Scala is a small hatch built on the same bones as the VW Polo. It's unchanged for 2022 but is currently missing some features.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Multiple Skoda models lose features, owners credited
Skoda Australia has confirmed a number of its vehicle have lost features due to semiconductor shortages, and says it's crediting owners for the missing features.
4 Years Ago