Global EV Comparison: MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) has a starting price of €33653, compared to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD (2024-…), which starts at €43900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...).

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 180 kW, while the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) maxes out at 120 kW.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...).

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD (2024-…), but the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...) doesn’t have one.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the MG MGS5 EV 49 kWh (2025-...).