MG MGS5 vs Toyota Kluger
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Toyota Kluger scores higher, 78 vs 72
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 30 Aug 2026, price 4 Nov 2026
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
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Toyota Kluger
13 of 27 standard · no option data · 14 no dataFrom
$62,410
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Hybrid
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid
- Power
- 184kW
- Economy
- 5.6 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2021
- Boot (seats up)
- 241L
Top CarSorted Score, 78 vs 72
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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.
No price
- no price to build from against the Toyota Kluger
$62,410RRP
- 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
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.
Toyota Kluger GX Hybrid AWD
$62,410
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 4 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $265 a week in repayments ($62,410 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
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 ≈$176/wk(≈$761/mo)
Estimate on the MG MGS5 at $42,990 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 MG MGS5Driva 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 MGS5 at 5 stars (2025) and the Toyota Kluger 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 90% for the MG MGS5 and 90% for the Toyota Kluger, 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 Kluger.
Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 6 of 10 key systems on the MG MGS5 and 5 on the Toyota Kluger.
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 MGS5
None open on our record
Toyota Kluger
- REC-006562 · published 12 Mar 2026Due to a design issue, the second-row seat recliner mechanism may not fully engage during seat back adjustment.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2025
- REC-006390 · published 22 Jul 2025Due to a software programming issue, a memory device in the Combination Meter may deteriorate over time.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2025
- REC-006125 · published 23 Oct 2024Due to a manufacturing issue, the second-row seat frame mid-bar may not have been manufactured to the required specifications.Year range on the notice: 2021 - 2024
- 12 more on the model page.
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 MG MGS5 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Kluger gets a 8-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 Kluger. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 Kluger responds with a 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid making 184kW and 242Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.
The Toyota Kluger has the clear power advantage at 184kW vs 125kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Toyota Kluger is 0.3s 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, 490mm shorter than the Toyota Kluger at 4,966mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Kluger generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 453L in the MG MGS5 and 241L in the Toyota Kluger, giving the MG MGS5 a 212L advantage. The Toyota Kluger seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the Toyota Kluger leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,250kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
The Toyota Kluger turns in a 11.4 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 Kluger about $1,596 a year (5.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 10 years / 250k km (MG MGS5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota Kluger).
Where each one leads
The MG MGS5: the bigger boot with the seats up (453L against 241L) and the longer warranty (10 years against 5).
The Toyota Kluger: more power (184kW against 125kW) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 750kg).
The Verdict
Toyota Kluger scores higher, 78 vs 72
The Toyota Kluger scores 78 to the MG MGS5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Toyota Kluger ahead by 9 points), performance (Toyota Kluger ahead by 7 points). Boot space with the seats up: 453L in the MG MGS5, 241L in the Toyota Kluger. Warranty: 10 years on the MG MGS5, 5 on the Toyota Kluger.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$176/wk(≈$761/mo)
Estimate on the MG MGS5 at $42,990 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 MG MGS5Driva 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 MGS5 and Toyota Kluger?
The Toyota Kluger is the cheapest at $62,410 before on-road costs.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
MG MGS5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025) and Toyota Kluger 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. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
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 Toyota Kluger has the highest braked towing capacity at 2,000kg.
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 Toyota Kluger makes the most power at 184kW. The Toyota Kluger is quickest to 100km/h in 7.9s.
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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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