MG MGS5 vs Volkswagen Tayron

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Safety Rundown

Both the MG MGS5 and Volkswagen Tayron hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the MG MGS5 and 87% for the Volkswagen Tayron.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Volkswagen Tayron, against 6 on the MG MGS5.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, 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 Volkswagen Tayron gets a 12.9-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The MG MGS5 stands out with panoramic roof and heated front seats — features our data doesn't list for the Volkswagen Tayron. The Volkswagen Tayron counters with ambient lighting. 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 Volkswagen Tayron responds with a Petrol making 110kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels.

The MG MGS5 has the clear power advantage at 125kW vs 110kW. 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, 316mm shorter than the Volkswagen Tayron at 4,792mm (2,790mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen Tayron generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 453L in the MG MGS5 and 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron, giving the MG MGS5 a 108L advantage. The Volkswagen Tayron seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volkswagen Tayron leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,050kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Volkswagen Tayron turns in a 12.1 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 Volkswagen Tayron about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 10 years / 250k km (MG MGS5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volkswagen Tayron).

Where each one leads

The MG MGS5: more power (125kW against 110kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (453L against 345L) and the longer warranty (10 years against 5).

The Volkswagen Tayron: the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 750kg).

The Verdict

Volkswagen Tayron scores higher, 73 vs 72

The Volkswagen Tayron scores 73 to the MG MGS5's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: technology (MG MGS5 ahead by 15 points), practicality (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 11 points), safety (Volkswagen Tayron ahead by 7 points). Boot space with the seats up: 453L in the MG MGS5, 345L in the Volkswagen Tayron. Warranty: 10 years on the MG MGS5, 5 on the Volkswagen Tayron.

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