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MG S5 EV vs Toyota Urban Cruiser
Selected trimSE Long RangeChange trim298 mi · 64 kWh · £31,495
Selected trimStandard RangeChange trim213 mi · 49 kWh · £28,495
At a glance
In this comparison, MG S5 EV leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed, while the Toyota Urban Cruiser leads on running costs and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the MG S5 EV if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Toyota Urban Cruiser if...
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The MG S5 EV leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueMG
MG
6.8
Toyota
5.5
Motorway Range
MG
4.1
Toyota
4
Too close to call
FamilyMG
MG
6.3
Toyota
4.5
ChargingMG
MG
3.9
Toyota
2.2
Cost Per MileToyota
MG
4.8
Toyota
6.9
City DrivingToyota
MG
6.6
Toyota
8
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
MG S5 EV
SE Long Range
- 85 miles more WLTP range
- 143 litres more boot space
- 86 kW faster rapid charging
- 64 kW more power
- 3.3s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | MG S5 EVSE Long Range | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £31,495 | £28,495 (better) |
| Official range | 298 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| Boot space | 453 L (better) | 310 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 28 min (better) | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 6.3 sec (better) | 9.6 sec |
Size Comparison
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
Length
MG S5 EV4,476mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser4,285mm-191mm
Width
MG S5 EV1,849mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser1,800mm-49mm
Height
MG S5 EV1,621mm-14mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser1,635mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | MG S5 EVSE Long Range | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,476 mm | 4,285 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,849 mm | 1,800 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,094 mm | 2,065 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.5 m | 10.4 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 551 mm spare | 600 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | MG S5 EVSE Long Range | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | Not available | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 453 L (better) | 310 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1441 L (better) | 566 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg | 750 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
MG S5 EV
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 10.53 m turning circle, tighter than 80% of SUVs in our database.
Toyota Urban Cruiser
- At 4,285 mm, shorter than 85% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- 10.4 m turning circle, tighter than 85% of SUVs in our database.
Full specifications
| Specification |  MG S5 EV SE Long Range |  Toyota Urban Cruiser Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.48m | 4.29m-191mm |
| Width | 1.85m | 1.80m-49mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.09m | 2.06m-29mm |
| Height | 1.62m | 1.64m+14mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.73m | 2.70m-30mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 180mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 453L (better) | 310L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1441L (better) | 566L |
| Seats | Not available | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.53m | 10.4m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,680kg (better) | 1,720kg |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | 750kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 64kWh (better) | 49kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 298 mi (better) | 213 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 139kW (better) | 53kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £31,495 | £28,495 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2025+ |
* MG S5 EV: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | MG S5 EVSE Long Range | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 298 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 208 miles (better) | 178 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 28 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 139 kW (better) | 53 kW |
| Home AC charging | 7 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | 155 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 62.1 kWh (better) | 49 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | MG S5 EVSE Long Range | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.3 sec (better) | 9.6 sec |
| Power | 170 kW (better) | 106 kW |
| Torque | 350 Nm (better) | 193 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
MG S5 EV
SE Long Range
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Standard Range
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MG S5 EV
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - MG S5 EV SE Long Range
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant90%
Child Occupant82%
Vulnerable Road Users82%
Safety Assist78%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Toyota Urban Cruiser Standard Range
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant77%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist72%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | MG S5 EVSE Long Range | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km (better) | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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MG S5 EV
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
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MG S5 EV
- £23,4902026Cars2View
Toyota Urban Cruiser
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Frequently asked questions
Is the MG S5 EV worth the extra £3,000 over the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The MG S5 EV costs £3,000 more than the Toyota Urban Cruiser. For that premium it adds 85 miles more WLTP range, 86 kW faster peak rapid charging and 143 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the MG S5 EV comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the MG S5 EV or the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser is £3,000 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Toyota Urban Cruiser comes out roughly £3,040 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the MG S5 EV and Toyota Urban Cruiser like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 208 miles for the MG S5 EV and 178 miles for the Toyota Urban Cruiser - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The MG S5 EV goes roughly 30 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 28-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the MG S5 EV or the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 49 mm narrower than the MG S5 EV. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 600 mm of total clearance for the Toyota Urban Cruiser and about 551 mm of total clearance for the MG S5 EV.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the MG S5 EV or the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the MG S5 EV and 90% for the Toyota Urban Cruiser. That gives the Toyota Urban Cruiser a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Toyota Urban Cruiser's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the MG S5 EV's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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