MG MG5 EV vs Volkswagen ID.3 1st
How the MG MG5 EV and the Volkswagen ID.3 1st compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| MG MG5 EV | Volkswagen ID.3 1st | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 250 mi | 261 mi |
| Usable battery | 57.4 kWh | 58 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 16.6 kWh/100 km | 13.8 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2024 | 2020 |
Real-world range, side by side
| MG MG5 EV | Volkswagen ID.3 1st | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 166 mi | 173 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 238 mi | 248 mi |
| Motorway | 195 mi | 204 mi |
| City | 270 mi | 282 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Volkswagen ID.3 1st
- Further in winter
- Volkswagen ID.3 1st
- More efficient
- Volkswagen ID.3 1st
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the MG MG5 EV or the Volkswagen ID.3 1st?
- On the official WLTP cycle the MG MG5 EV is rated 250 mi and the Volkswagen ID.3 1st 261 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 166 mi from the MG MG5 EV and 173 mi from the Volkswagen ID.3 1st.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.