MG5 Electric vs Volkswagen ID. Polo
The MG5 Electric leads on range (WLTP) and 0–62 mph. The Volkswagen ID. Polo leads on 10–80% charge.
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Excite Long Range
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37/100#219 of 281 · Everyday
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ID. Polo Trend
Germany · checked Oct 23, 2026 · volkswagen.de
38/100#216 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
MG5 ElectricMG5 ElectricID. PoloVolkswagen ID. Polo
- Range (WLTP)- best on this row+42 mi· 21%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row17 min faster· 43%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+12 kW· 14%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row2.9 s quicker· 27%
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.8 cu ft· 5%
- Power- best on this row+30 kW· 35%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | MG5 Electric | Volkswagen ID. Polo |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the MG5 Electric if
Score by category
out of 100
MG5 ElectricVolkswagen ID. Polo
Range
5034Charging
1028Performance
5011Practicality
6865
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
MG5 ElectricMG5 Electric
Range (WLTP)
- Leader
- MG5 Electric
- MG5 Electric
- WLTP
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- 42 mi
Which charges faster?
Volkswagen ID. PoloID. Polo
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- MG5 Electric
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- Ahead by
- 17 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- MG5 Electric
- MG5 Electric
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- Ahead by
- 12 kW
Which is quicker?
MG5 ElectricMG5 Electric
0–62 mph
- Leader
- MG5 Electric
- MG5 Electric
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- Ahead by
- 2.9 s
Where next
- MG5 ElectricFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
- Volkswagen ID. PoloFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Where the numbers come from
10 sources
Every source link (12)
- https://www.autohled.cz/en/a/mg/mg5/t/parametry/svetla-vyska
- https://www.mg.co.uk/sites/default/files/2021-10/MG5_EV_Long_Range_Brochure_Oct_2021.pdf
- https://news.mgmotor.eu/press/new-mg5-electric-worlds-first-all-electric-station-wagon/
- https://news.euroncap.com/greenncap/mg-5---green-ncap-2023-results---5-stars/s/d2d17ce6-6ebc-4117-aee7-7ff2a1d2298c
- https://greencarscompare.com/car/mg-mg5-ev-long-range/specs/
- https://www.volkswagen.de/de/modelle/id-polo.html/__ui/technische-daten.app
- https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/press-releases/affordable-entry-into-electric-mobility-the-all-new-id-polo-is-now-available-with-a-37-kwh-battery-20526
- https://www.volkswagen.de/de/modelle/id-polo.html
- https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/the-all-new-electric-id-polo-international-media-drive-20668/drive-system-versions-and-performance-data-20669
- https://www.volkswagen.ie/en/new-cars/id-polo.html
- https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/vw/id-polo/1generation/350931/
- https://www.vw-id-polo.info/de/ausstattung