MG MGS5 vs Toyota C-HR

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the MG MGS5 at 5 stars (2025) and the Toyota C-HR at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the MG MGS5 and 85% for the Toyota C-HR, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the MG MGS5, against 5 on the Toyota C-HR.

Both include the essentials: 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 MG MGS5 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota C-HR gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG MGS5 stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and power tailgate — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota C-HR. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The MG MGS5 uses a Electric Motor producing 125kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 seconds.

The Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The MG MGS5 has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 103kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the MG MGS5 is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The MG MGS5 measures 4,476mm long on a 2,730mm wheelbase, 114mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,362mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG MGS5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 453L in the MG MGS5 and 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the MG MGS5 a 65L advantage.

For towing, the MG MGS5 leads with a 750kg braked capacity vs 725kg. That 25kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Toyota C-HR turns in a 10.4 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, electricity for the MG MGS5 costs about $811 a year (16.9 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Toyota C-HR about $1,140 a year (4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 10 years / 250k km (MG MGS5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota C-HR).

Where each one leads

The MG MGS5: more power (125kW against 103kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (453L against 388L), the longer warranty (10 years against 5) and the higher braked towing limit (750kg against 725kg).

The Toyota C-HR: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the MG MGS5.

The Verdict

Toyota C-HR scores higher, 80 vs 72

The Toyota C-HR scores 80 to the MG MGS5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 0 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (MG MGS5 ahead by 16 points), value (Toyota C-HR ahead by 14 points). Boot space with the seats up: 453L in the MG MGS5, 388L in the Toyota C-HR. Warranty: 10 years on the MG MGS5, 5 on the Toyota C-HR.

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