MG 5 vs Toyota Yaris Cross
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Toyota Yaris Cross scores higher, 77 vs 73
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 31 Aug 2026, price 14 Nov 2026
MG 5
13 of 27 standard · no option data · 14 no dataFrom
$30,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Sedan
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- 1.5L Turbo Petrol
- Power
- 119kW
- Economy
- 6.4 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★3 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 401L
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Toyota Yaris Cross
11 of 27 standard · no option data · 4 not offered · 12 no dataFrom
$31,790
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Hybrid
- Engine
- 1.5L 3-cyl Hybrid
- Power
- 85kW
- Economy
- 3.8 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2021
- Boot (seats up)
- 390L
Top CarSorted Score, 77 vs 73, but the MG 5 is $800 cheaper
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MG 5: we're still completing 0-100km/h, ground clearance, turning circle and braked towing.
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.
$30,990RRP
- no option data for this car
$31,790RRP
- cannot be matched: LED Headlights not offered
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.
Measured rows: Australian Automobile Association Real-World Testing Program (realworld.org.au), the on-road result for the vehicle each test names, shown beside the manufacturer's figures rather than in place of them and never scored. MG 5 test page Toyota Yaris Cross test page
Price and cost per week
MG 5 Essence
$30,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 June 2026
$32,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by MG Australia
About $129 a week in repayments ($32,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Toyota Yaris Cross GX Hybrid 2WD
$31,790
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 14 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $124 a week in repayments ($31,790 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The MG 5 starts $800 lower on RRP.
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
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Finance
From ≈$124/wk(≈$537/mo)
Estimate on the Toyota Yaris Cross at $31,790 RRP, before on-road costs; 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 MG 5Driva 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 lists the MG 5 at 3 stars (2025) and the Toyota Yaris Cross at 5 stars (2021). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2021). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 62% for the MG 5 and 86% for the Toyota Yaris Cross, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 5 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Toyota Yaris Cross, against 4 on the MG 5.
Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the MG 5 and 8 in the Toyota Yaris Cross.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 4 of 10 key systems on the MG 5 and 5 on the Toyota Yaris Cross.
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
MG 5
None open on our record
Toyota Yaris Cross
- REC-005068 · published 10 Mar 2022The vehicle's front radar sensor which supports certain driver assistance features, including the Pre-Collision System (PCS) may not have been calibrated during vehicle manufacture.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2021
- REC-001317 · published 19 Jan 2021A sharp edge in the rear centre seat belt anchor bracket may damage the seatbelt webbing for that seat during a collision.Year range on the notice: 2020
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Feature Showdown
The MG 5 features a 10-inch touchscreen, while the Toyota Yaris Cross gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The MG 5 stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota Yaris Cross. The Toyota Yaris Cross counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the MG 5 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Toyota Yaris Cross offers cloth.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The MG 5 uses a 1.5L Turbo Petrol producing 119kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout.
The Toyota Yaris Cross responds with a 1.5L 3-cyl Hybrid making 85kW and 120Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.
The MG 5 has the clear power advantage at 119kW vs 85kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The MG 5 measures 4,675mm long on a 2,680mm wheelbase, 495mm longer than the Toyota Yaris Cross at 4,180mm (2,560mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG 5 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 401L in the MG 5 and 390L in the Toyota Yaris Cross, giving the MG 5 a 11L advantage.
The Toyota Yaris Cross turns in a 10.6 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 MG 5 costs about $1,824 a year (6.4 L/100km) and fuel for the Toyota Yaris Cross about $1,083 a year (3.8 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $741 a year less for the Toyota Yaris Cross.
Warranty: 10 years / 250k km (MG 5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota Yaris Cross).
Where each one leads
The MG 5: the lower starting price ($30,990 against $31,790), more power (119kW against 85kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (401L against 390L) and the longer warranty (10 years against 5).
The Toyota Yaris Cross: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,083 a year against $1,824).
The Verdict
Toyota Yaris Cross scores higher, 77 vs 73
The Toyota Yaris Cross scores 77 to the MG 5's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Toyota Yaris Cross ahead by 22 points), technology (MG 5 ahead by 22 points), safety (Toyota Yaris Cross ahead by 16 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota Yaris Cross costs about $741 less (3.8 L/100km against 6.4 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Warranty: 10 years on the MG 5, 5 on the Toyota Yaris Cross.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$124/wk(≈$537/mo)
Estimate on the Toyota Yaris Cross at $31,790 RRP, before on-road costs; 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 MG 5Driva 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, MG 5 and Toyota Yaris Cross?
The MG 5 is the cheapest at $30,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Toyota Yaris Cross by $800.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Toyota Yaris Cross uses the least fuel at 3.8L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
MG 5 holds a 3-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025) and Toyota Yaris Cross holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2021). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like.
Which has the most boot space?
The MG 5 has the largest boot at 401L with the seats up.
Which has the best warranty?
The MG 5 has the longest warranty that does not depend on dealer servicing at 7 years.
Which is the most powerful?
The MG 5 makes the most power at 119kW.
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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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