Global EV Comparison: Opel Astra Electric Sports Tourer Gen 1 vs MG MG5 Electric Long Range

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General Info

The Opel Astra Electric Sports Tourer (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €43490. The MG MG5 Electric Long Range (2020-2021) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €9251 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Wagon.

Property Opel Astra Electric Sports Tourer Gen 1 MG MG5 Electric Long Range
Years of Production 2023-… 2020-2022
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Germany China
Body Style Wagon Wagon
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €43490 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) €32490 €9251
GCC Score 5.8 5.5

Range and Efficiency

Even though the MG MG5 Electric Long Range (2020-2021) has a larger battery, the Opel Astra Electric Sports Tourer (2023-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Opel Astra Electric Sports Tourer Gen 1 MG MG5 Electric Long Range
Range (WLTP) 413 km 402 km
Range (GCC) 351 km 342 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 54 kWh 61.1 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 50.8 kWh 57.4 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 14.5 kWh/100 km 16.8 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.91 km/kWh 5.96 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.3 6.4

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Opel Astra Electric Sports Tourer (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 100 kW, while the MG MG5 Electric Long Range (2020-2021) maxes out at 63 kW.

The Opel Astra Electric Sports Tourer (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the MG MG5 Electric Long Range (2020-2021) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property Opel Astra Electric Sports Tourer Gen 1 MG MG5 Electric Long Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 6.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 63 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.5 4

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the MG MG5 Electric Long Range (2020-2021) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Opel Astra Electric Sports Tourer Gen 1 MG MG5 Electric Long Range
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 115 kW 115 kW
Motor Power (hp) 154 hp 154 hp
Motor Torque 270 Nm 260 Nm
0-100 km/h 9.3 s 7.7 s
Top Speed 168 km/h 185 km/h
Performance Score 3.1 3.5

Dimensions

The Opel Astra Electric Sports Tourer (2023-…) is longer and wider, but the MG MG5 Electric Long Range (2020-2021) is taller.

The Opel Astra Electric Sports Tourer (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Opel Astra Electric Sports Tourer Gen 1 MG MG5 Electric Long Range
Length 4645 mm 4544 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2062 mm 2059 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1860 mm 1818 mm
Height 1474 mm 1513 mm
Wheelbase 2732 mm 2665 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Opel Astra Electric Sports Tourer (2023-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property Opel Astra Electric Sports Tourer Gen 1 MG MG5 Electric Long Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1760 kg 1625 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 516 l 464 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1533 l 1456 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.6 5.6
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