MG S5 EV vs Volkswagen ID. Polo
The MG S5 EV leads on range (WLTP) and 0–62 mph. The Volkswagen ID. Polo leads on 10–80% charge.
SUV
Comfort Standard Range 49kWh
Finland · checked Oct 23, 2026 · cdn.mgmotor.eu
37/100#218 of 281 · Everyday
Hatchback
ID. Polo Trend
Germany · checked Oct 23, 2026 · volkswagen.de
38/100#216 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
S5 EVMG S5 EVID. PoloVolkswagen ID. Polo
- Range (WLTP)- best on this row+3 mi· 2%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row1 min faster· 4%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+32 kW· 36%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row2.6 s quicker· 25%
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.4 cu ft· 3%
- Power- best on this row+40 kW· 47%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | MG S5 EV | 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 | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the MG S5 EV if
Score by category
out of 100
MG S5 EVVolkswagen ID. Polo
Range
3234Charging
2728Performance
4611Practicality
6665
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
MG S5 EVS5 EV
Range (WLTP)
- Leader
- MG S5 EV
- MG S5 EV
- WLTP
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- 3 mi
Which charges faster?
Volkswagen ID. PoloID. Polo
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- MG S5 EV
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- Ahead by
- 1 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- MG S5 EV
- MG S5 EV
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- Ahead by
- 32 kW
Which is quicker?
MG S5 EVS5 EV
0–62 mph
- Leader
- MG S5 EV
- MG S5 EV
- Volkswagen ID. Polo
- Ahead by
- 2.6 s
Where next
- MG S5 EVFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
- Volkswagen ID. PoloFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Where the numbers come from
8 sources
Every source link (13)
- https://ovi.rdw.nl/default.aspx?kenteken=KLG12H
- https://ovi.rdw.nl/default.aspx?kenteken=KKB77L
- https://www.miit.gov.cn/jgsj/zbys/wjfb/art/2025/art_53ba931d5fb841da805ce4e2dc4b0db8.html
- https://ovi.rdw.nl/default.aspx?kenteken=HNL11G
- https://cdn.mgmotor.eu/files/EU-Brochure-MGS5EV-Sept-2025_compressed.pdf
- https://cdn.mgmotor.eu/files/MGS5_Hinnasto_2025-07-22.pdf
- 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