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MG5 EV vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
Selected trimSE Standard Range · 2022-24Change trim199 mi · 50.3 kWh · £30,995
Selected trimGriffinChange trim275 mi · 58 kWh · £29,995
At a glance
The MG MG5 EV leads on city driving, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality.
Best value
Vauxhall Astra Sports TourerRange & charging
Vauxhall Astra Sports TourerPracticality
Too close to call
Which should you choose?
Choose the MG5 EV if...
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueVauxhall
MG
4.7
Vauxhall
6.6
Motorway RangeVauxhall
MG
3.3
Vauxhall
5
FamilyVauxhall
MG
5
Vauxhall
7.3
Cost Per MileVauxhall
MG
4.5
Vauxhall
8.7
City DrivingMG
MG
6.2
Vauxhall
5.6
What each car does better
The measurable advantages behind each verdict - every claim carries its own evidence.
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
Griffin
- £1,000 cheaper
- 76 miles more WLTP range
- 14 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 1 more year of battery warranty
Key specifications
The essentials for the selected trims.
| Measure | MG5 EVSE Standard Range | Vauxhall Astra Sports TourerGriffin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £30,995 | £29,995 (better) |
| Official range | 199 miles | 275 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 479 L | 516 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 40 min | 26 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 8.3 sec (better) | 9.5 sec |
Size Comparison
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MG5 EV
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
Length
MG5 EV4,600mm-42mm
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer4,642mm
Width
MG5 EV1,818mm-42mm
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer1,860mm
Height
MG5 EV1,543mm
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer1,443mm-100mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions and how each car fits into typical UK parking spaces.
| Measure | MG5 EVSE Standard Range | Vauxhall Astra Sports TourerGriffin |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,600 mm | 4,642 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,818 mm (better) | 1,860 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,056 mm (better) | 2,062 mm |
| Height | 1,543 mm | 1,443 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m (better) | 10.7 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 582 mm spare (better) | 540 mm spare |
People & luggage
Passenger capacity, child-seat provision, luggage space and towing.
| Measure | MG5 EVSE Standard Range | Vauxhall Astra Sports TourerGriffin |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 479 L | 516 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1456 L | 1553 L (better) |
| Frunk | Not available | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 500 kg (better) | 0 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
MG5 EV
- At 4,600 mm, shorter than 90% of estate EVs in our UK catalogue.
- 10.6 m turning circle, tighter than 100% of estate EVs in our database.
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
- 3rd-largest boot among estate EVs in our catalogue at 516 L.
- At 4,642 mm, shorter than 80% of estate EVs in our UK catalogue.
- 10.7 m turning circle, tighter than 100% of estate EVs in our database.
Full specifications
| Specification |  MG5 EV SE Standard Range |  Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Griffin |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.60m | 4.64m+42mm |
| Width | 1.82m | 1.86m+42mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.06m | 2.06m+6mm |
| Height | 1.54m | 1.44m-100mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.66m | 2.73m+73mm |
| Ground Clearance | 136mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 479L | 516L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1456L | 1553L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.6m (better) | 10.7m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,562kg (better) | 1,690kg |
| Towing Capacity | 500kg (better) | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 50.3kWh | 58kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 199 mi | 275 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 87kW | 100kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £30,995 | £29,995 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £30,995 (not eligible) | £28,495 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Estate | Estate |
| Available | 2022–2024 | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Compare official and estimated range, charging performance, efficiency and batteries.
| Measure | MG5 EVSE Standard Range | Vauxhall Astra Sports TourerGriffin |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 199 miles | 275 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 166 miles | 229 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 40 min | 26 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 87 kW | 100 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 7 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 46 kWh | 55.4 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Acceleration, power and drivetrain for the selected trims.
| Measure | MG5 EVSE Standard Range | Vauxhall Astra Sports TourerGriffin |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8.3 sec (better) | 9.5 sec |
| Power | 115 kW | 115 kW |
| Torque | 280 Nm (better) | 270 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
Aggregated road-test scores from the UK motoring press. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
MG5 EV
SE Standard Range
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
Griffin
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
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Prices & deals
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Your mileage, charging access and current petrol or diesel car usually matter more than an EV-only annual estimate.
Compare with petrol or diesel
Purchase price, energy, road tax and maintenance against an ICE alternative.
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Cost per mile
Your cost per mile against petrol and diesel, for where you would charge.
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Test the effective monthly cost against list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Griffin
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant80%
Child Occupant82%
Vulnerable Road Users67%
Safety Assist66%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Published battery warranty terms for the selected trims.
| Measure | MG5 EVSE Standard Range | Vauxhall Astra Sports TourerGriffin |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 7 years | 8 years (better) |
| Battery warranty distance | 0 km | 160,000 km (better) |
Buying options
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MG5 EV
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
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Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
MG5 EV
- £11,6952022Drive GreenView
- £12,8952022Drive GreenView
- £14,6952023Drive GreenView
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
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Frequently asked questions
Is the MG MG5 EV worth the extra £1,000 over the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?
The MG MG5 EV costs £1,000 more than the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer. For that premium it adds a 1.2s quicker 0-62mph time. The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is not just cheaper - it also offers 76 miles more WLTP range. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the MG MG5 EV or the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?
The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is £1,000 cheaper to buy. The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is cheaper to charge, roughly £144 a year versus £176 for the MG MG5 EV, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comes out roughly £1,160 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the MG MG5 EV and Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 166 miles for the MG MG5 EV and 229 miles for the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer goes roughly 63 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 40 minutes in the MG MG5 EV and 26 in the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer, so the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer loses less time at each stop. That makes the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer the stronger long-distance car.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the MG MG5 EV or the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?
The MG MG5 EV is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 42 mm narrower than the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 582 mm of total clearance for the MG MG5 EV and about 540 mm of total clearance for the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the MG MG5 EV or the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the MG MG5 EV and 84% for the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer. That gives the MG MG5 EV a modest edge in retained real-world range. The MG MG5 EV's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer has the longer battery warranty at 8 years, versus 7 for the MG MG5 EV.
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Data accuracy
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