Volvo V60 T8 Recharge vs MG MG5 Long Range Trophy

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Volvo V60 T8 Recharge 4.6 s Runner-up: 8.3 s
Range winner MG MG5 Long Range Trophy 400 km Runner-up: 78 km
Power winner Volvo V60 T8 Recharge 455 hp Runner-up: 177 hp
Cargo winner Volvo V60 T8 Recharge 519 L Runner-up: 479 L
Price winner MG MG5 Long Range Trophy $31,900 Runner-up: $56,990

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge against the 2024 MG5 Long Range Trophy. Both belong to the wagon class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. One uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain and the other a battery-electric system, so range and consumption figures need to be read in that context.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.6 seconds, compared with 8.3 seconds for 2024 MG5 Long Range Trophy. 2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge has the higher listed output at 455 hp; 2024 MG5 Long Range Trophy is rated at 177 hp, a difference of 278 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge at 709 Nm and 2024 MG5 Long Range Trophy at 280 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2024 MG5 Long Range Trophy carries the longer listed range at 400 km, against 78 km for 2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 519 litres versus 479 litres, a difference of 40 litres. 2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge is 161 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2024 MG5 Long Range Trophy has the lower listed starting price at $31,900, compared with $56,990 for 2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge. 2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification Volvo V60 T8 Recharge2025 MG MG5 Long Range Trophy2024
Performance
0-100 km/h4.6 s8.3 s
Top Speed180 km/h185 km/h
Power455 hp177 hp
Torque709 Nm280 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range78 km400 km
Battery18.8 kWh61.1 kWh
Fuel Tank60 L
Efficiency1.7 L/100km15.3 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions38 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging87 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,761 mm4,600 mm
Ground Clearance136 mm144 mm
Cargo519 L479 L
Curb Weight2,045 kg1,562 kg
Towing1,800 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.6 m11.0 m
Starting MSRP$56,990$31,900

Volvo V60 T8 Recharge vs MG MG5 Long Range Trophy questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge or the 2024 MG5 Long Range Trophy?

2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.6 seconds, versus 8.3 seconds for 2024 MG5 Long Range Trophy.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge or the 2024 MG5 Long Range Trophy?

2024 MG5 Long Range Trophy has the higher listed top speed at 185 km/h (115 mph), compared with 180 km/h (112 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge or the 2024 MG5 Long Range Trophy?

2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge has more power at 455 hp, a 278 hp advantage over 2024 MG5 Long Range Trophy.

Which has more range, the 2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge or the 2024 MG5 Long Range Trophy?

2024 MG5 Long Range Trophy has the longer listed range at 400 km (249 miles), versus 78 km (48 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge or the 2024 MG5 Long Range Trophy?

2024 MG5 Long Range Trophy has the larger listed battery at 61.1 kWh, compared with 18.8 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge or the 2024 MG5 Long Range Trophy?

2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge has more listed cargo space at 519 litres (18.3 cu ft), versus 479 litres (16.9 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge or the 2024 MG5 Long Range Trophy?

2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge is heavier at 2,045 kg (4,508 lb), while 2024 MG5 Long Range Trophy is listed at 1,562 kg (3,444 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge or the 2024 MG5 Long Range Trophy?

2024 MG5 Long Range Trophy has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $31,900 USD, compared with $56,990 USD for 2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge or the 2024 MG5 Long Range Trophy?

2025 Volvo V60 T8 Recharge leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.