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Kia e-Niro vs MG5 EV
Selected trimSE Standard Range · 2022-24Change trim199 mi · 50.3 kWh · £30,995
At a glance
The Kia e-Niro was replaced by the Kia Niro EV in 2022. Compare the Kia Niro EV with the MG5 EV
In this comparison, Kia e-Niro leads on running costs and city driving, while the MG MG5 EV leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Kia e-Niro if...
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.1p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the MG5 EV if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The MG MG5 EV leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueMG
Kia
0
MG
4.7
Motorway RangeMG
Kia
2.5
MG
3.3
FamilyMG
Kia
3.7
MG
5
Cost Per MileKia
Kia
5.1
MG
4.5
City DrivingKia
Kia
7.1
MG
6.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | MG5 EVSE Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not available | £30,995 |
| Official range | 180 miles | 199 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 451 L | 479 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 40 min |
| 0-62 mph | 9.8 sec | 8.3 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Kia e-Niro
MG5 EV
Length
Kia e-Niro4,375mm-225mm
MG5 EV4,600mm
Width
Kia e-Niro1,805mm-13mm
MG5 EV1,818mm
Height
Kia e-Niro1,570mm
MG5 EV1,543mm-27mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | MG5 EVSE Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,375 mm | 4,600 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,805 mm (better) | 1,818 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,056 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,543 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m | 10.6 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 595 mm spare (better) | 582 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | MG5 EVSE Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 451 L | 479 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1456 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 500 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Kia e-Niro
- Uses 153 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 80% of SUVs we track.
- At 4,375 mm, shorter than 80% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
MG5 EV
- At 4,600 mm, shorter than 90% of estate EVs in our UK catalogue.
- 10.6 m turning circle, tighter than 100% of estate EVs in our database.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Kia e-Niro 2 |  MG5 EV SE Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.38m | 4.60m+225mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.82m+13mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.06m |
| Height | 1.57m | 1.54m-27mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.70m | 2.66m-41mm |
| Ground Clearance | 155mm | 136mm-19mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 451L | 479L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1456L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.6m | 10.6m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,667kg | 1,562kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 500kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 39.2kWh | 50.3kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 180 mi | 199 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 50kW | 87kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | Not available | £30,995 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Estate |
| Available | 2019–2022 | 2022–2024 |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | MG5 EVSE Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 180 miles | 199 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 126 miles | 166 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 40 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 50 kW | 87 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 7.2 kW (better) | 7 kW |
| Energy consumption | 153 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 39.2 kWh | 46 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | MG5 EVSE Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9.8 sec | 8.3 sec (better) |
| Power | 100 kW | 115 kW (better) |
| Torque | 395 Nm (better) | 280 Nm |
| Drivetrain | fwd | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Kia e-Niro
2
MG5 EV
SE Standard Range
Watch the reviews
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
New and used prices
Current pricing and recent used-market behaviour.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | MG5 EVSE Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Used market price from | £14,495 | £10,395 |
| Average used price | £15,045 | £11,295 |
| Recent used-price trend | Broadly flat | Up 8.6% over ~6 months |
Used prices are indicative figures gathered from independent UK dealer listings and change frequently.
Calculate your real costs
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | MG5 EVSE Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 7 years | 7 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km (better) | 0 km |
What owners say
Aggregated from UK owner forums and communities - the things you only learn after living with the car.
Shared watch-outs for both cars
Owners of every car here flag real-world range. Worth checking on a test drive whichever you choose.
Kia e-Niro
2
Owners love
- Very efficient, with owners commonly seeing 4 miles per kWh or more and 250 miles or so from a charge in mild weather
- Little or no battery degradation reported, even on high-mileage and taxi cars
- Comfortable, quiet and easy to live with, with a high seating position and wide-opening doors
Watch out for
- A minority of cars develop a whining or rattling motor and reduction-gear bearing noise, usually fixed under warranty but sometimes with long waits for parts
- The boot is smaller than the crossover shape suggests
- Range drops by around 30% in winter and noticeably at motorway speeds
Owner tips
- Listen for whining, rattling or ticking from the drivetrain on the test drive
- Check the service history is complete (every 12 months or 10,000 miles) to keep the warranty valid
MG5 EV
SE Standard Range
Owners love
- Practical estate body style provides significantly more usable boot space than comparable hatchbacks, with good cargo capacity for families and tradework
- Excellent value for money at under £20k with available affinity schemes and dealer discounts, offering 250+ miles of genuine real-world range
- Liquid-cooled LFP battery chemistry resists degradation better than air-cooled alternatives, with owners reporting high-mileage reliability (70k+ miles in taxi use)
Watch out for
- Significant depreciation concerns as used EV values drop rapidly; fuel savings often negated over typical 3-4 year ownership periods
- Missing active safety features and lacks NCAP crash test rating, with older models lacking automatic emergency braking
- Poor range efficiency and slower acceleration (115kW) compared to Nissan Leaf+, with only 70kW rapid charging versus Leaf+ up to 100kW
Owner tips
- Prioritize the Long Range model (61.1 kWh) for automatic emergency braking, ACC, and latest facelift improvements; verify latest software updates installed by dealer before purchase
- Use Zappi wallbox with myenergi app for scheduled charging workaround on Standard Range models, and test CCS rapid charging before buying to avoid potential negotiation failures
Buying options
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Kia e-Niro
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
MG5 EV
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Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Kia e-Niro
No active listings.
MG5 EV
- £11,6952022Drive GreenView
- £12,8952022Drive GreenView
- £14,6952023Drive GreenView
Frequently asked questions
What are the Kia e-Niro and MG MG5 EV like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 126 miles for the Kia e-Niro and 166 miles for the MG MG5 EV - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The MG MG5 EV goes roughly 40 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Kia e-Niro or the MG MG5 EV?
The two are within 13 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 595 mm of total clearance for the Kia e-Niro and about 582 mm of total clearance for the MG MG5 EV.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Kia e-Niro or the MG MG5 EV?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 86% battery health for the Kia e-Niro and 90% for the MG MG5 EV. That gives the MG MG5 EV a modest edge in retained real-world range. The MG MG5 EV's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Kia e-Niro's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 7-year manufacturer warranty.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .