MG MG5 EV vs Opel Astra Electric Hatchback
How the MG MG5 EV and the Opel Astra Electric Hatchback compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| MG MG5 EV | Opel Astra Electric Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 250 mi | 258 mi |
| Usable battery | 57.4 kWh | 54 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 16.6 kWh/100 km | 15.5 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2024 | 2023 |
Real-world range, side by side
| MG MG5 EV | Opel Astra Electric Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 166 mi | 171 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 238 mi | 245 mi |
| Motorway | 195 mi | 201 mi |
| City | 270 mi | 279 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Opel Astra Electric Hatchback
- Further in winter
- Opel Astra Electric Hatchback
- More efficient
- Opel Astra Electric Hatchback
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the MG MG5 EV or the Opel Astra Electric Hatchback?
- On the official WLTP cycle the MG MG5 EV is rated 250 mi and the Opel Astra Electric Hatchback 258 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 166 mi from the MG MG5 EV and 171 mi from the Opel Astra Electric Hatchback.
- 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.