7.4
2025 MG 5 review
Australia’s cheapest sedan is a value-packed offering – so long as you’re okay to go without some safety things…
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Matt Campbell
Peugeot 308 vs MG MG5 Comparison
Peugeot 308
MG MG5
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2025 Peugeot
308
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2025 MG
MG5
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CarExpert Score
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7.4
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Based on the Peugeot 308
Based on the MG MG5 ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L - 52L
44 to 276 km
50L
285 to 330 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$43,990 - $64,990
$24,990 - $28,990
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CarExpert's Take
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Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Exceptional value for money
- Long warranty and service plan
- Excellent ride comfort on rubbish roads
Misses
- Some issues with DCT calibration
- Lacking lots of active safety tech
- Shorter service intervals than some
Colours Available
Olivine Green is the standard colour on hatchback models, while Avatar Blue is standard on the wagon.
The following metallic finishes are a $690 option:
- Artense Grey
- Nera Black
- Platinum Grey (wagon only)
The following premium metallic finishes are a $1050 option:
- Pearl White
- Elixir Red
- Vertigo Blue (excludes wagon)
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, TURBO | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1199 - 1598 | 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 1.2L | 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 96kW - 132kW | 82kW - 119kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 230Nm - 360Nm | 150Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 3000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
