Honda HR-V vs MG 5

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Honda HR-V at 4 stars (2022) and the MG 5 at 3 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Honda HR-V and 62% for the MG 5, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 5 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Honda HR-V, against 4 on the MG 5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Honda HR-V and 6 in the MG 5.

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.

Feature Showdown

The Honda HR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the MG 5 gets a 10-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda HR-V stands out with ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the MG 5. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda HR-V gets cloth upholstery while the MG 5 offers synthetic leather.

Drivetrain

The Honda HR-V uses a Petrol producing 89kW and 145Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout.

The MG 5 responds with a 1.5L Turbo Petrol making 119kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels.

The MG 5 has the clear power advantage at 119kW vs 89kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Honda HR-V measures 4,345mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 330mm shorter than the MG 5 at 4,675mm (2,680mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG 5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 304L in the Honda HR-V and 401L in the MG 5, giving the MG 5 a 97L advantage.

The Honda HR-V turns in a 11.0 m circle, kerb to kerb; the MG 5's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Honda HR-V costs about $1,767 a year (6.2 L/100km) and fuel for the MG 5 about $1,824 a year (6.4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $57 a year less for the Honda HR-V.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Honda HR-V) and 10 years / 250k km (MG 5). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Honda HR-V), no data (MG 5).

Where each one leads

The Honda HR-V: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,767 a year against $1,824).

The MG 5: more power (119kW against 89kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (401L against 304L) and the longer warranty (10 years against 5).

The Verdict

Honda HR-V scores higher, 74 vs 73

The Honda HR-V scores 74 to the MG 5's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (Honda HR-V ahead by 8 points), value (MG 5 ahead by 3 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Honda HR-V costs about $57 less (6.2 L/100km against 6.4 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 304L in the Honda HR-V, 401L in the MG 5. Warranty: 5 years on the Honda HR-V, 10 on the MG 5.

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