Mazda CX-30 vs MG MGS5
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
MG MGS5 scores higher, 72 vs 66
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 30 Oct 2026, price 5 Nov 2026
Mazda CX-30
15 of 27 standard · 1 optional · 8 not offered · 3 no dataFrom
$34,760
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 114kW
- Economy
- 6.3 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 317L
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MG MGS5
23 of 27 standard · no option data · 4 no dataPrice TBC
The manufacturer has not published an Australian price for this model yet.
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 125kW
- Energy use
- 16.9 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 453L
Top CarSorted Score, 72 vs 66
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MG MGS5: we're still completing price, turning circle, electric range and energy consumption.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$34,760RRP
- cannot be matched: Keyless Entry, Wireless Phone Charging, Wireless CarPlay/AA and 4 more not offered
No price
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Mazda CX-30 G20 Pure
$34,760
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 5 Nov 2026
$33,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Mazda Australia
About $134 a week in repayments ($33,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
MG MGS5 Essence 49
No price published
The manufacturer has not published an Australian price.
$42,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by MG Australia
About $176 a week in repayments ($42,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Matching the MG MGS5's standard equipment means adding extra-cost options to the Mazda CX-30, and one is priced only inside a package whose price the manufacturer doesn't publish, so the true gap is larger than the sticker difference suggests.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$134/wk(≈$581/mo)
Estimate on the Mazda CX-30 at $33,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Mazda CX-30Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Mazda CX-30 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 6 of 10 key systems on the Mazda CX-30 and 6 on the MG MGS5.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Mazda CX-30
- REC-001591 · published 21 Mar 2021The boot's power liftgate may partially lower unexpectedly from the fully opened position when the vehicle is parked facing uphill on a slope in high ambient temperature.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2021
MG MGS5
None open 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.
How long to charge
62kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 120kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 120kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Mazda CX-30 features a 8.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-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 Mazda CX-30 stands out with Apple CarPlay and head-up display — features our data doesn't list for the MG MGS5. The MG MGS5 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Mazda CX-30 uses a Petrol producing 114kW and 200Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout.
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 MG MGS5 has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 114kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Mazda CX-30 measures 4,395mm long on a 2,655mm wheelbase, 81mm shorter than the MG MGS5 at 4,476mm (2,730mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MGS5 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 317L in the Mazda CX-30 and 453L in the MG MGS5, giving the MG MGS5 a 136L advantage.
For towing, the Mazda CX-30 leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 450kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
The Mazda CX-30 turns in a 10.6 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 Mazda CX-30 costs about $1,796 a year (6.3 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 (Mazda CX-30) and 10 years / 250k km (MG MGS5).
Where each one leads
The Mazda CX-30: the higher braked towing limit (1,200kg against 750kg).
The MG MGS5: more power (125kW against 114kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (453L against 317L) and the longer warranty (10 years against 5).
The Verdict
MG MGS5 scores higher, 72 vs 66
The MG MGS5 scores 72 to the Mazda CX-30's 66 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: technology (MG MGS5 ahead by 40 points), safety (MG MGS5 ahead by 25 points), value (Mazda CX-30 ahead by 9 points). Boot space with the seats up: 317L in the Mazda CX-30, 453L in the MG MGS5. Warranty: 5 years on the Mazda CX-30, 10 on the MG MGS5.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$134/wk(≈$581/mo)
Estimate on the Mazda CX-30 at $33,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Mazda CX-30Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Mazda CX-30 and MG MGS5?
The Mazda CX-30 is the cheapest at $34,760 before on-road costs.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
MG MGS5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Mazda CX-30, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The MG MGS5 has the largest boot at 453L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Mazda CX-30 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,200kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The MG MGS5 has the longest warranty that does not depend on dealer servicing at 7 years.
Which is the most powerful?
The MG MGS5 makes the most power at 125kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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