Audi SQ5 Sportback vs MG MGS5

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Safety Rundown

Both the Audi SQ5 Sportback and MG MGS5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 85% for the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 90% for the MG MGS5.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Audi SQ5 Sportback features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 11.9-inch digital dash, while the MG MGS5 gets a 12.8-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback stands out with Apple CarPlay and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the MG MGS5. The MG MGS5 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and panoramic roof. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Audi SQ5 Sportback uses a Petrol MHEV producing 270kW and 550Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed s tronic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.5 seconds.

The MG MGS5 responds with a Electric Motor making 125kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback has the clear power advantage at 270kW vs 125kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Audi SQ5 Sportback is 3.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Audi SQ5 Sportback measures 4,717mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 241mm longer than the MG MGS5 at 4,476mm (2,730mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi SQ5 Sportback generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback and 453L in the MG MGS5, giving the Audi SQ5 Sportback a 62L advantage.

For towing, the Audi SQ5 Sportback leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,250kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Audi SQ5 Sportback turns in a 11.8 m circle, kerb to kerb; the MG MGS5's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Audi SQ5 Sportback costs about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km) and electricity for the MG MGS5 about $811 a year (16.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Audi SQ5 Sportback) and 10 years / 250k km (MG MGS5).

Where each one leads

The Audi SQ5 Sportback: more power (270kW against 125kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (515L against 453L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 750kg).

The MG MGS5: the longer warranty (10 years against 5).

The Verdict

Audi SQ5 Sportback scores higher, 73 vs 72

The Audi SQ5 Sportback scores 73 to the MG MGS5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 42 points), value (MG MGS5 ahead by 15 points), safety (Audi SQ5 Sportback ahead by 10 points). Boot space with the seats up: 515L in the Audi SQ5 Sportback, 453L in the MG MGS5. Warranty: 5 years on the Audi SQ5 Sportback, 10 on the MG MGS5.

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