8.2
2025 MG HS Vibe review
The base model in the new-generation MG HS line-up is one of the best family SUVs for those shopping on budget.
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Matt Campbell
MG HS vs Audi Q5 Comparison
MG HS
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Audi Q5
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2025 MG
HS
vs
2025 Audi
Q5
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.5 and 8.8.
8.8
8.2
7.9
7.5
Based on the MG HS VIBE
Based on the Audi Q5 55 TFSI e QUATTRO S LINE PHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
37L - 55L
63 to 523 km
65L - 70L
130 to 560 km
Warranty
10 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$29,990 - $45,990
$73,400 - $113,984
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Agreeable drive experience
- Terrific packaging and interior space
- Low starting price and long warranty
Misses
- Safety tech can be frustrating
- No wireless smartphone mirroring
- Some controls could be better
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A bit of a sleeper
- Excellent ride quality, driving dynamics
- Exudes understated luxury
Misses
- Expensive compared to the 45 TFSI
- Some strange spec omissions
- Wish there was a touch more EV range
Colours Available
- Cashmere Silver Metallic
- Lunar Grey Metallic
- Arctic Blue Metallic
- Diamond Red Metallic
- Black Pearl Metallic
- Pearl White Metallic
The Audi Q5 is available with the following colour options:
- Arkona White (NEW)
- Brilliant Black
- District Green metallic
- Floret Silver metallic
- Manhattan Grey metallic
- Mythos Black metallic
- Navarra Blue metallic
- Glacier White metallic
All metallic colour options cost $1531.
The SQ5 and Q5 Sportback remove:
- Brillant Black
but adds:
- Chronos Grey metallic
- Ultra Blue metallic
- Daytona Grey pearl effect
All metallic colour options cost $1990 for Sportback models, however the SQ5 receives exterior paint free of charge.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1490 - 1995 | 1968 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 119kW - 189kW | 120kW - 270kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5300 - 5600 | 3250 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm - 370Nm | 370Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 - 4400 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 92.8 - 95.5 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
